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Olympus OM-Zuiko 35-105mm f3.5-4.5


 
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Reviewed by: Ondrej
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
May 4, 2008

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

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Review 1 of 6

Price Paid:  $50.00 from camera show

Summary:

Versatile lens with superb optical quality.

I have tested this Zuiko, Tokina SZ-X 28-105/3.5-4.8 and Canon EF 28-105/3.5-4.5 on a digital Canon EOS body. The Zuiko was the best of the 3 in sharpness and contrast.

I use it as a primary lens on OM-4Ti.

Strengths:

Very sharp and contrasty - perfect for slides.

Good macro - better than most Zuiko primes (except dedicated macro lenses).

Precisely built - the zoom doesn't change position even when held vertically (unlike the Tokina which is a 2-touch zoom!)

Weaknesses:

Wide end is only 35. I'd prefer to have 28 at the wide end, but that's just my preference.

Similar Products Used:

Canon 28-105/3.5-4.5
Tokina SZ-X 28-105/3.5-4.8



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Reviewed by: David RedHawk
 (Professional)

Review Date
June 14, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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4.00 of 5,
4 votes

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Review 2 of 6

Price Paid:  $195.00 from Ebay and pre-ebay used

Summary:

I bought my first 35-105 ten years ago and made the mistake of selling it. I happily bought a new one this year on Ebay. It's well worth $200. You won't find a more versatile zoom lens from generic makers or even from Nikon!
You can't go wron with this zoom. Works great with slight warm tone instead of UV filter.

Strengths:

Super sharp, sturdy and push-type mechanism. I hate twist zooms! More coverage than the 35-70's. Excellent macro. Great travel, glamour, and studio lens.

Weaknesses:

NONE

Similar Products Used:

No other pro-zooms.
Sigma circa 80's 70-250. Good lens!

Customer Service:

N/A



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Reviewed by: Fred Sommer
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
January 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Review 3 of 6

Summary:

I used the Sigma II 35-105mm for six years and was never totally satisfied with it's performance. I switched to the Zuiko 35-70mm f/4 and did not like the absence of a depth of field scale. I have found the 35-105mm Zuiko outstanding for all phases of normal photography. I have used the macro (close-up) function which resulted in fantastically sharp and contrasty images. I would recommend this lens to anyone engaged in outdoor, group, portrait or basic macro photography. What else can I say other than it's a keeper!

Strengths:

Excellent lens overall. Extremely sharp with excellent contrast through it's zoom range and all f-stops. The macro function is also excellent.

Weaknesses:

None

Similar Products Used:

Sigma II 35-105 f/3.5-4.5 zoom and 35-70mm f/4 Zuiko zoom.

Customer Service:

No need to date.



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Reviewed by: M Mermagen
 (Intermediate)

Review Date
September 18, 2000

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

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2.25 of 5,
4 votes

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Review 4 of 6

Summary:

I was told this lens is made by Tokina which may account for the lesser build quality than the zuiko line. I'm afraid I found the lens very dissapointing.

Strengths:

Focal length is convenient. Light weight.

Weaknesses:

Very soft and unsharp for anything over 4x6. Color contrast is not as good as the better zooms.

Similar Products Used:

Compared to Zuiko 35-70 f3.6 and Leica 35-70 f3.5



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Reviewed by: John Beckman
 (Expert)

Review Date
July 20, 2000

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

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Review 5 of 6

Summary:

This lens is terrific. It's surprising really -- with modern top-of-the line pro zooms, you expect good performance, but most people look askance at older zooms. yet this one yields really good photos -- sharp, contrasty, lovely. I'm surprised at how many of my most successful photos were taken with this lens. I can't say how much lens to lens variation there is, but mine is a gem. Since they're all used, they're usually at very affordable price.

Strengths:

good range; nice close-up ability; compact (like all Zuikos, really)

Weaknesses:

I can't help but think that it would have been nicer if it were a bit faster and a constant aperture

Similar Products Used:

Wide range of Olympus lenses
wide range of Nikon lenses
Other lenses for other camera

Customer Service:

none needed



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