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Olympus OM Zuiko 100mm f/2.8

Olympus · 1973-2002

Compact telephoto with excellent sharpness. Great for portraits and light telephoto work.

Known for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Nature

Considerations

  • Not very fast
  • Limited reach

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: Smooth, gentle transitions

Common Issues

  • Check for fungus
  • Inspect aperture blades

Buying Guide

Specifications

MountOlympus OM
Focal Length100mm
Max Aperturef/2.8
Min Aperturef/22
Aperture Blades6
Filter Size49mm
Weight250g

Optical Design

FormulaTelephoto
Elements5
Groups4
CoatingMulti-Coated

Pricing

£80 - £150

Typical used price

Mint: ~£200

Adapts To

Sony EFujifilm XCanon RF

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