Any opinions on Zuiko 35/2.8 ?

[Peter_Jones]

I'll find out soon enough (just won one on a certain auction site), but the OM 35mm f/2.8 doesn't seem as popular as other focal lengths in the Zuiko series.

Has anyone used this lens and how do you see the results compared to other Zuikos ? (I know there are many variables with these lenses)

 

[jmilkins]

It's probably eclipsed somewhat by its faster brother the 35/2 zuiko, which is generally very well regarded.

Have a look at this goldmine of info:
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/index.htm

I like mine though - very small for an SLR lens and I'm happy with the quality.

 

[oscroft]

I have a multi-coated 35/2.8 Zuiko and I like it a lot - I think it's every bit as good as the 28/2.8, and has very similar optical characteristics.

 

[breathstealer]

I've had nothing but good results with mine.

 

[hans voralberg]

Yep, it's small, light and sharp, vivid colour reproduction. Dont think there are any bad zuiko out there

 

[ruby.monkey]

It's small, sharp, fast-focussing, and a perfect match for a matte-with-grid screen. A lovely little lens.

 

[newspaperguy]

Amen. One of my favorite Zooks, too...
along with the 50/3.5 macro and the 100/2.8.

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

I have one, an older single-coated one, as well as a newer multicoated 35mm f2 Zuiko. The 2.8 is half the size of the f2, and takes the same lens hood as the 50mm f1.8 and 1.4 zuikos. I like it for its small size and compatibility with the 50mm lenshoods....makes an easy to carry small kit. Sharpness wise, I thinks its the same as the f2, at least at midrange apertures. I have not tested the 2.8 wide open, though the f2 is kinda soft wide open. The 2.8 has a very slight barrel distortion that is not seen in the f2, and that's its only downside so far as I can see.

 

[shadowfox]

I also have both, I think the only aspect that the bigger and heavier 35/2 excels at is at micro-contrast. Therefore resulting in increased apparent sharpness and more "depth" look.

 

[Peter_Jones]

Well, I'll have to wait to try a 35/2.8 as I have agreed with the seller to return it due to unacceptable scratches 🙁


Oh well. 🙄 At least my last slr lens purchase was a good 'un. (Tamron SP 28-80)