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Rent NowOlympus Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5 Macro Lens (Four Thirds Mount)
The Olympus Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5 Macro is a remarkably compact and affordable lens that punches far above its weight. Designed specifically for the Four Thirds system, it serves as a dual-purpose optic: an incredible tool for extreme close-up photography and a tack-sharp medium telephoto lens for portraits (70mm equivalent). Its lightweight design makes it an essential addition to any gear bag, providing professional-grade macro capabilities in a pocket-sized form factor.
Condition Note: This lens is ready to shoot and includes both front and rear caps, along with the dedicated lens hood.
Incredible Macro Performance
1:1 Life-Size Magnification: This lens offers a true 1:1 magnification ratio, which is equivalent to life-size on the sensor. In 35mm film terms, the effective magnification feels even more significant, allowing you to fill the frame with tiny subjects like insects, flowers, or intricate textures.
ED Glass Element: The optical design incorporates an Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass element to ensure impressive color accuracy and to virtually eliminate chromatic aberrations, resulting in high-contrast images with stunning detail.
Sharpness Across the Frame: Engineered for digital sensors, this lens delivers superb edge-to-edge sharpness, which is critical when capturing the fine details required in macro work.
Versatile Portrait and Low-Light Utility
Medium Telephoto Perspective: With a 70mm full-frame equivalent focal length, this lens is a fantastic choice for portraiture. It provides a natural, flattering perspective that beautifully separates your subject from the background.
Bright f/3.5 Aperture: The maximum aperture allows for creative shallow depth-of-field and provides excellent performance in lower-light scenarios, making it a versatile “walk-around” lens when you aren’t shooting macro.
Ultra-Compact Profile: As one of the smallest lenses in the Zuiko Digital lineup, it maintains a low profile on your camera, perfect for candid street photography or travel where weight is a priority.
Reliability and Ease of Use
Precision Manual Focus: The focus ring is designed for the fine adjustments necessary for macro photography, giving you total control over your focal plane.
Digital-Specific Optimization: Like all Zuiko Digital optics, the light path is optimized to strike the sensor directly, ensuring minimal light fall-off and maximum clarity.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length: 35mm (70mm Equivalent)
Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
Magnification: 1:1 (Life-size)
Lens Mount: Four Thirds
Filter Size: 52mm
Weight: Approx. 5.8 oz (165g)
