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Olympus OM Zuiko 100mm f/2

Olympus · 1979-2002

Fast portrait telephoto with excellent rendering. Highly regarded for portraits.

Known for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Low light telephoto

Considerations

  • Heavy for the focal length
  • Expensive

Optical Characteristics

Sharpness (wide)
4/5
Sharpness (stopped)
5/5
Contrast
4/5
Flare Resistance
3/5
CA Control
3/5
Vignetting Control
3/5
Distortion Control
4/5

Bokeh: Beautiful, creamy backgrounds

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length100mm
Max Aperturef/2
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades9
Filter Size55mm
Weight490g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements6
Groups5
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£300 - £500

Typical used price

Mint: ~£650

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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