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With the introduction of the [[Olympus OM]] system, a new range of lenses was designed by [[Olympus]]. All the lenses can mount on all the bodies. The only restriction is the few autofocus lenses for the [[Olympus OM-707 / OM-77|OM-707 / OM-77]] and [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]] bodies, those lenses do not have a manual focusing ring and are useless on the other bodies.
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Information about the '''Olympus OM''' System Zuiko interchangeable lenses for 35mm SLR cameras
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|image_text= Zuiko 85mm f/2
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==History==
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With the introduction of the [[Olympus OM system]], a new range of [[Zuiko]] lenses was designed by [[Olympus]]. The bayonet mount has a very large diameter, and all the lenses are very compact compared to other brands.
  
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The bayonet mount has a very large diameter, and all the lenses are very compact compared to other brands.
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Compared to many other manufacturers, Olympus took a slightly different approach to lens grading. Where many companies released consumer-class kit lenses made out of inferior products or designs, all Olympus OM lenses were made to the same high standard. The differentiation of the lenses was done simply by their maximum aperture. Referral to the below list of released system lenses will show the 'consumer' model of the OM 50mm for example has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. There was a 'prosumer' model released with a f/1.4 maximum, and even further a professional model with a maximum aperture of f/1.2.
  
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Here is a list of the lenses:
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Olympus was able to offer this range of very fast, compact lenses due the width of the lens mount. At the height of its success, the OM system had the largest range of f/2 lenses of any camera manufacturer or system ever made before, including f/2 macros and telephoto primes up to 250mm.
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* 8/2.8 Fisheye, round image
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* 16/3.5 Fisheye, full image
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All the lenses can mount on all the bodies, except for the following limitations:
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* 18/3.5
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* the Zuiko 500mm f/8, Zuiko 600mm f/6.5, Zuiko 1000mm f/11, 24mm f/3.5 Shift, 35mm f/2.8 Shift and Auto Bellows can't be used on OM-101/OM-88;
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* 21/2, record of aperture at the time
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* the Zuiko 500mm f/8, Zuiko 600mm f/6.5, Zuiko 1000mm f/11 and Auto Bellows can't be used on OM-707/OM-77;
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* 21/3.5
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* the autofocus lenses for the [[Olympus OM-707 / OM-77|OM-707 / OM-77]] and [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]] bodies, those lenses do not have a manual focusing ring and are useless on the other bodies.
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* 24/2, record of aperture at the time
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* 24/2.8
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* 24/3.5 Shift, rare and spectacular
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== Manual focus lenses ==
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* 28/2
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Here is a list of the lenses that were commercially sold:
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* 28/2.8
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* 28/3.5
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/pnoid00/1655421393/in/pool-camerapedia/
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* 35/2
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|image=  http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/1655421393_e7f26ba3bd_t.jpg
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* 35/2.8
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|image_align= right
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* 35/2.8 Shift
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|image_text= Zuiko 24/2
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* 40/2 Pancake, uncommon
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|image_by= pnoid00
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* 50/1.2
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* 50/1.4, normal lens
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* 50/1.8, normal lens
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* 50/2 Macro, uncommon
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* 50/3.5 Macro
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===Wide-Angle Primes===
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* 55/1.2, predecessor of the 50/1.2
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* 8mm f/2.8 - ''Fisheye, round image''
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* 80/4 Macro, for bellows or extension tube only, two versions with manual or auto diaphragm
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* 16mm f/3.5 - ''Fisheye, full image''
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* 85/2
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* 18mm f/3.5
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* 100/2
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* 21mm f/2 - ''Record speed for focal length at the time''
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* 100/2.8
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* 21mm f/3.5
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* 135/2.8
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* 24mm f/2 - ''Record speed for focal length at the time''
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* 135/3.5
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* 24mm f/2.8
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* 135/4.5 Macro, for bellows or extension tube only
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{{Flickr_image
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* 180/2.8
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmythesuk/521066013/in/pool-camerawiki/
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* 200/4
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|image=  http://farm1.static.flickr.com/249/521066013_65119e547f_t.jpg
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* 200/5
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|image_align= right
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* 300/4.5
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|image_text= Zuiko 24/2.8
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* 400/6.3
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|image_by= Tim Williams
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* 500/8 Mirror
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|image_rights= nc
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* 600/6.5
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}}
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* 1000/11
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* 24mm f/3.5 - ''Shift, with ED element, rare and spectacular''
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* 28-48/4
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* 28mm f/2
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* 35-70/3.5-4.5
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* 28mm f/2.8
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* 35-70/3.5-4.8, launched with the [[Olympus OM-2000|OM-2000]]
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* 28mm f/3.5
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* 35-70/3.6
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* 35mm f/2
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* 35-70/4
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* 35mm f/2.8
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* 35-70/4 AF, with three AAA batteries, one of the first attempts of autofocus, to use with any type of body, introduced with the [[Olympus OM-10/20/30/40|OM-30]]
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* 35mm f/2.8 Shift
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* 35-80/2.8, launched with the [[Olympus OM-1/2/3/4|OM-3Ti / OM-3T]]
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* 35-105/3.5-4.5
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===Standard Primes===
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* 50-250/5
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{{Flickr_image
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* 65-200/4
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmythesuk/521089088/in/pool-camerawiki/
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* 70-210/4.5-5.6
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|image=  http://farm1.static.flickr.com/200/521089088_d6bb1add1a_t.jpg
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* 75-150/4
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|image_align= right
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* 85-250/5
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|image_text= Zuiko 50/1.4
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* 100-200/5
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|image_by= Tim Williams
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|image_rights= nc
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}}
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* 40mm f/2 Pancake - ''Uncommon''
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* 50mm f/1.2
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* 50mm f/1.4 - ''Normal lens''
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* [[OM-System Zuiko 50mm f/1.8|50mm f/1.8]] - ''Normal lens''
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* 50mm f/2 Macro - ''Uncommon''
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* 50mm f/3.5 Macro
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* 55mm f/1.2 - ''predecessor of the 50mm f/1.2''
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===Telephoto Primes===
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmythesuk/461287948/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image=  http://farm1.static.flickr.com/213/461287948_4aa6320b30_m.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= Zuiko 300/4.5
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|image_by= Tim Williams
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|image_rights= nc
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}}
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* 80mm f/4 Macro - ''For bellows or extension tube only, two versions with manual or auto diaphragm''
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* 85mm f/2
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* 90mm f/2 Macro - ''Uncommon''
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* 100mm f/2 - ''With ED element''
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* 100mm f/2.8
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* 135mm f/2.8
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* 135mm f/3.5
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* 135mm f/4.5 Macro - ''For bellows or extension tube only''
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* 180mm f/2 - ''With ED element, rare''
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* 180mm f/2.8
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* 200mm f/4
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* 200mm f/5
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* 250mm f/2 - ''With ED element, rare''
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* 300mm f/4.5
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* 350mm f/2.8 - ''With ED element, rare''
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* 400mm f/6.3
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* 500mm f/8 Mirror
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* 600mm f/6.5 - ''Rare''
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* 1000mm f/11 - ''Rare''
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===Zooms===
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmythesuk/478197000/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image=  http://farm1.static.flickr.com/175/478197000_831ec75cc7_t.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= Zuiko 35–70/4
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|image_by= Tim Williams
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|image_rights= nc
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}}
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* 28-48mm f/4
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* 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 - ''Very rare''
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* 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5
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* 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 S-Zuiko ''- Released together with the [[Olympus OM2000|OM-2000]] and only sold as a kit with this body''
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* 35-70mm f/3.6
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* 35-70mm f/4
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* 35-70mm f/4 AF ''- Taking three AAA batteries, this was one of the first attempts of autofocus with any type of body. Introduced with the [[Olympus OM-10/20/30/40|OM-30]]'''
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* 35-80mm f/2.8 - ''With ED element, launched with the [[Olympus OM-1/2/3/4|OM-3Ti / OM-3T]]''
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* 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
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* 50-250mm f/5
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* 65-200mm f/4
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* 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 S-Zuiko - ''Released with the [[Olympus OM2000|OM-2000]]''
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* 75-150mm f/4
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* 85-250mm f/5
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* 100-200mm f/5
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== Micro lenses ==
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/s58y/4243439258/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image=  http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4243439258_d808c032e2_t_d.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text= ''Zuiko 20mm f/2''
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|image_by= s58y
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|image_rights= cc
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}}
  
 
Some special micro lenses were made for bellows use only:
 
Some special micro lenses were made for bellows use only:
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* 20/2 auto
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* 20mm f/2 auto
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* 20/3.5 manual, an adapter ring is necessary
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* 20mm f/3.5 manual - ''An adapter ring is necessary''
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* 38/2.8 auto
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* 38mm f/2.8 auto
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* 38/3.5 manual, an adapter ring is necessary
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* 38mm f/3.5 manual - ''An adapter ring is necessary''
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{{br}}
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== Autofocus and powerfocus lenses ==
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{{Flickr_image
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|image_source= http://www.flickr.com/photos/timmythesuk/319861367/in/pool-camerawiki/
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|image=  http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/319861367_8add9c5995_m.jpg
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|image_align= right
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|image_text=
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|image_by= Tim Williams
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|image_rights= nc
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}}
  
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The autofocus lenses were intended for the [[Olympus OM-707 / OM-77|OM-707 / OM-77]] but they can be used on the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]] too. The powerfocus lenses are specific to the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]. All these lenses lack a  manual focusing ring, so cannot be used on manual OM bodies, or 4/3rds cameras (not even with OM adaptors). However, if, when fitting these lenses, they are not twisted all the way on, the front part of the lens can be used as a focusing ring: this still maintains light-tightness.
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* 24mm f/2.8 AF
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* 28mm f/2.8 AF
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* 50mm f/1.8 AF
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* 50mm f/2 PF - ''Only for the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]''
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* 50mm f/2.8 AF Macro
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* 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
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* 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
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* 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 PF - ''Only for the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]''
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* 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
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* 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
  
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Here is a list of the autofocus or powerfocus lenses for the [[Olympus OM-707 / OM-77|OM-707 / OM-77]] and [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]:
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== Prototype lenses ==
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* 24/2.8 AF
 
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* 28/2.8 AF
 
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* 50/1.8 AF
 
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* 50/2 PF, only for the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]
 
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* 50/2.8 AF Macro
 
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* 28-85/3.5-4.5 AF
 
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* 35-70/3.5-4.5 AF
 
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* 35-70/3.5-4.5 PF, only for the [[Olympus OM-101 / OM-88|OM-101 / OM-88]]
 
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* 35-105/3.5-4.5 AF
 
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* 70-210/3.5-4.5 AF
 
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These lenses have no manual focusing ring.
 
  
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Here is a list of the manual Zuiko lenses that were never marketed:
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* 18mm f/3.5, prototype of 18 f/3.5 , L.zuiko with 12 elements 10 group, fixed 72mm thread
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* 50mm f/2 pancake, prototype of 40 f/2 pancake
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* 85mm f/1.4, prototype, with GRIN (GRadient INdex of Refraction) elements
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* 160mm f/3.5, prototype
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* 300mm f/6.3, prototype
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* 400mm f/4.5, prototype
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* 500mm f/5.6, prototype
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* 800mm f/9, prototype
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* 1200mm f/14, prototype
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* 24-40mm f/4, prototype, [http://www.cogitech.ca/photos/24-40/index.html More Information]
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* 90-250mm f/? prototype of 85-250mm f/5 - ''Unknown max aperture, maybe f/4 or f/3.6''
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
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* [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/index.htm Zuiko Lenses at Modern Classics]
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* [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/olympusom1n2/shared/zuiko/index.htm Zuiko lenses] in the [http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/photography.htm Photography in Malaysia website]
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* [http://olympus.dementia.org/eSIF/om-sif.htm OM Sales information file] Huge information about the OM system
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* [http://esif.world-traveller.org/om-sif.htm OM Sales information file], presenting the OM system in detail, including a page about [http://esif.world-traveller.org/om-sif/lensgroup/zuiko_prototypes.htm the Zuiko lenses that never made it]
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* [http://www.maitani-fan.com/maitani_fan/camera_technologies.html#grin 85mm f1.4 prototype] exhibited at the Olympus Technology Fair in 1989, presented in the [http://www.maitani-fan.com/index.html Maitani Fan website]
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 20 January 2016

Information about the Olympus OM System Zuiko interchangeable lenses for 35mm SLR cameras

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Zuiko 85mm f/2
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)

History

With the introduction of the Olympus OM system, a new range of Zuiko lenses was designed by Olympus. The bayonet mount has a very large diameter, and all the lenses are very compact compared to other brands.

Compared to many other manufacturers, Olympus took a slightly different approach to lens grading. Where many companies released consumer-class kit lenses made out of inferior products or designs, all Olympus OM lenses were made to the same high standard. The differentiation of the lenses was done simply by their maximum aperture. Referral to the below list of released system lenses will show the 'consumer' model of the OM 50mm for example has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. There was a 'prosumer' model released with a f/1.4 maximum, and even further a professional model with a maximum aperture of f/1.2.

Olympus was able to offer this range of very fast, compact lenses due the width of the lens mount. At the height of its success, the OM system had the largest range of f/2 lenses of any camera manufacturer or system ever made before, including f/2 macros and telephoto primes up to 250mm.

All the lenses can mount on all the bodies, except for the following limitations:

  • the Zuiko 500mm f/8, Zuiko 600mm f/6.5, Zuiko 1000mm f/11, 24mm f/3.5 Shift, 35mm f/2.8 Shift and Auto Bellows can't be used on OM-101/OM-88;
  • the Zuiko 500mm f/8, Zuiko 600mm f/6.5, Zuiko 1000mm f/11 and Auto Bellows can't be used on OM-707/OM-77;
  • the autofocus lenses for the OM-707 / OM-77 and OM-101 / OM-88 bodies, those lenses do not have a manual focusing ring and are useless on the other bodies.


Manual focus lenses

Here is a list of the lenses that were commercially sold:

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Zuiko 24/2
image by pnoid00 (Image rights)


Wide-Angle Primes

  • 8mm f/2.8 - Fisheye, round image
  • 16mm f/3.5 - Fisheye, full image
  • 18mm f/3.5
  • 21mm f/2 - Record speed for focal length at the time
  • 21mm f/3.5
  • 24mm f/2 - Record speed for focal length at the time
  • 24mm f/2.8
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Zuiko 24/2.8
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)
  • 24mm f/3.5 - Shift, with ED element, rare and spectacular
  • 28mm f/2
  • 28mm f/2.8
  • 28mm f/3.5
  • 35mm f/2
  • 35mm f/2.8
  • 35mm f/2.8 Shift

Standard Primes

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Zuiko 50/1.4
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)
  • 40mm f/2 Pancake - Uncommon
  • 50mm f/1.2
  • 50mm f/1.4 - Normal lens
  • 50mm f/1.8 - Normal lens
  • 50mm f/2 Macro - Uncommon
  • 50mm f/3.5 Macro
  • 55mm f/1.2 - predecessor of the 50mm f/1.2

Telephoto Primes

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Zuiko 300/4.5
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)
  • 80mm f/4 Macro - For bellows or extension tube only, two versions with manual or auto diaphragm
  • 85mm f/2
  • 90mm f/2 Macro - Uncommon
  • 100mm f/2 - With ED element
  • 100mm f/2.8
  • 135mm f/2.8
  • 135mm f/3.5
  • 135mm f/4.5 Macro - For bellows or extension tube only
  • 180mm f/2 - With ED element, rare
  • 180mm f/2.8
  • 200mm f/4
  • 200mm f/5
  • 250mm f/2 - With ED element, rare
  • 300mm f/4.5
  • 350mm f/2.8 - With ED element, rare
  • 400mm f/6.3
  • 500mm f/8 Mirror
  • 600mm f/6.5 - Rare
  • 1000mm f/11 - Rare

Zooms

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Zuiko 35–70/4
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)
  • 28-48mm f/4
  • 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 - Very rare
  • 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5
  • 35-70mm f/3.5-4.8 S-Zuiko - Released together with the OM-2000 and only sold as a kit with this body
  • 35-70mm f/3.6
  • 35-70mm f/4
  • 35-70mm f/4 AF - Taking three AAA batteries, this was one of the first attempts of autofocus with any type of body. Introduced with the OM-30'
  • 35-80mm f/2.8 - With ED element, launched with the OM-3Ti / OM-3T
  • 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
  • 50-250mm f/5
  • 65-200mm f/4
  • 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 S-Zuiko - Released with the OM-2000
  • 75-150mm f/4
  • 85-250mm f/5
  • 100-200mm f/5

Micro lenses

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Zuiko 20mm f/2
image by s58y (Image rights)

Some special micro lenses were made for bellows use only:

  • 20mm f/2 auto
  • 20mm f/3.5 manual - An adapter ring is necessary
  • 38mm f/2.8 auto
  • 38mm f/3.5 manual - An adapter ring is necessary


Autofocus and powerfocus lenses

319861367_8add9c5995_m.jpg
image by Tim Williams (Image rights)

The autofocus lenses were intended for the OM-707 / OM-77 but they can be used on the OM-101 / OM-88 too. The powerfocus lenses are specific to the OM-101 / OM-88. All these lenses lack a manual focusing ring, so cannot be used on manual OM bodies, or 4/3rds cameras (not even with OM adaptors). However, if, when fitting these lenses, they are not twisted all the way on, the front part of the lens can be used as a focusing ring: this still maintains light-tightness.

  • 24mm f/2.8 AF
  • 28mm f/2.8 AF
  • 50mm f/1.8 AF
  • 50mm f/2 PF - Only for the OM-101 / OM-88
  • 50mm f/2.8 AF Macro
  • 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
  • 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
  • 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 PF - Only for the OM-101 / OM-88
  • 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5 AF
  • 70-210mm f/3.5-4.5 AF

Prototype lenses

Here is a list of the manual Zuiko lenses that were never marketed:

  • 18mm f/3.5, prototype of 18 f/3.5 , L.zuiko with 12 elements 10 group, fixed 72mm thread
  • 50mm f/2 pancake, prototype of 40 f/2 pancake
  • 85mm f/1.4, prototype, with GRIN (GRadient INdex of Refraction) elements
  • 160mm f/3.5, prototype
  • 300mm f/6.3, prototype
  • 400mm f/4.5, prototype
  • 500mm f/5.6, prototype
  • 800mm f/9, prototype
  • 1200mm f/14, prototype
  • 24-40mm f/4, prototype, More Information
  • 90-250mm f/? prototype of 85-250mm f/5 - Unknown max aperture, maybe f/4 or f/3.6

Links

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