Zuiko lens history book

This olympus lens has been longawaited by the micro 43 community, and i am pleased to say that olympus delivered the goods. At the inception of the micro four thirds system, new lenses for that system started to be branded as m. If the lens has more than three screws one of them can damage the spot reset button in the lens mount of the om3ti or om4ti. Olympus lenses have a long history of excellence continually pushing the envelope of lens technology and performance. It features a splash and dust proof metal lens body and a frictionfree dual vcm voice coil motor system that is used for quick and nearsilent autofocus performance. If you have pictures of this version, please contact me. Retro cameras is a compact and stylish hardback book that tells the story. If the lens has more than three screws one of them can damage the spot reset button in. This groundbreaking format the four thirds system combined powerful technology and the guiding zuiko spirit. The manual focus is smooth, but tight, and the aperture ring is sturdy. The various models are grouped by series, then in chronological order. Called a body cap lens because it is barely larger then the camera body body cap. Zuiko lenses use only a few different filter sizes, the most popular lenses accept either 49mm or 55mm filters.

By using the halfframe format, olympus was able to reduce both the weight and size of the olympus pen. Oct 17, 2007 alongside the e3 olympus has also released four new zuiko digital lenses, three of which feature olympus supersonic wave drive focus system and splashproofing. With the introduction of the olympus om system, a new range of zuiko lenses was designed by olympus. Get the best deals on olympus 300mm focal camera lenses when you shop the. You ll find familiar names here from pentax, olympus, polaroid and. Compared to many other manufacturers, olympus took a slightly different approach to lens grading. Offering a 90mm focal length, fast and nearsilent focusing and a bright maximum aperture of f1. Zuiko is the name of the camera lenses made by olympus, from the first one, mounted. Masaharu okubo will display a camera from the dawn of olympus zuiko history, together with a concept m. The four thirds system lens catalog 2018 is now downloadable. Olympus zuiko om lenses are usually considered to be close to but not quite as good as zeiss lenses but they cost much less naturally. I just sell it off and buy another and the problem is usually solved. Wide open image quality only becomes slightly lest sharp, but still. The olympus om system o olympus, m maitani was a line of 35mm singlelens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by olympus between 1972 and 2002 some accessories were sold until early 2003.

Rokkor, nikkor, takumar and zuiko the stories behind. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Whether youre a casual shooter looking for a lowprofile pancake lens, or a pro using a dozen lenses, youll be pleasantly surprised by our minimalist form factors. Since 1935, that inspiration of illumination and invention has guided decades of legacy to create the brightest, lightest, smallest lenses without sacrificing picture quality. Sharp wide open throughout most of the frame with both near and far targets. As the lens if always fully optimised to suit the sensor, you dont have to contend with expensive wideangle lenses that do. Zuiko is the name of the camera lenses made by olympus, from the first one. Many of those older series of zuiko lenses has a designation in front of the word zuiko engraved on the filter ring which stands for number of. Birds in flight are possible with the lens by itself, but combined with a teleconverter, the lens cant keep up, even in bright light. The first zoom lense with a practical 3570mm wide to tele focal length was a canons fd 3570m f2. Hans van veluwens the unofficial olympus om sales information file. The pen f is the bestknown of the range, but pen ft and pen fv models were also made.

With more than 70 micro four thirds and four thirds lenses to choose from, you have access to the right lens for your photography style and creative visions. Third party lenses can use any possible filter size. The oldest have a silver trim on their noses, the next generation doesnt. But in principle, most of the zuiko designs should be more than good enough for your needs. Its plasticky, but the front element is pretty big and the glass looks nice. The system was introduced by olympus in 1972, more than a decade after nikon, canon, and other manufacturers had established their own slr ranges.

So somehow the title, whats your favorite olympus om zoom, translates to, share exotic and high caliber zoom lenses for olympus om cameras for professional photography. The lens formula was pretty much unchanged throughout the years but the branding did differ. It featured a simple rearwinding mechanism, a d zuiko lens for superior photographic quality, and an attractive design that also made the camera extremely easy to use. Zuiko digital lenses extra small, black featuring holds select extra small m.

A comparative evaluation of the zuiko line of lenses. The lens i got with the camera and used for my tests was an olympus omsystem zuiko 50mm f1. Aug 22, 2015 the lens i got with the camera and used for my tests was an olympus omsystem zuiko 50mm f1. Camera repair skills recommended if you are planning to attempt this at home. Reliable sources, such as olympus literature, shipmans books, and actual examination of lenses were used, but errors can creep in.

Olympus displays a camera from the dawn of zuiko history, and a concept m. Compared to many other manufacturers, olympus took a. To commemorate the 75 th anniversary of the companys zuiko lens brand, olympus imaging corporation president. The olympus om system o olympus, m maitani was a line of 35mm singlelens reflex cameras, lenses and accessories sold by olympus between 1972. This page provides a synopsis of the various olympus cameras lines made from the very first olympus camera, the semiolympus, until today, with the purpose to put the om system in its historical perspective. Rather than try to use words to define what a great lens is, i will use the om zuiko 50mm f1. Alongside the e3 olympus has also released four new zuiko digital lenses, three of which feature olympus supersonic wave drive focus system and splashproofing. The invention of the camera in the early 19th century led to an array of lens designs intended for photography. I spent a while yesterday locating my old zuikos in the boxes they were to compare to the set that came with the om2n. One has to look very closely to see much difference between f2. That same lens evolved into the sonnarpattern 35mm f2.

Or perhaps you can change the title to, i own an expensive and rare lens. From wideangle to telephoto, olympus zuiko lenses cover. It features a splash and dust proof metal lens body and a frictionfree dual vcm voice coil motor system that. Packed in a compact, lightweight design, it eliminates the need to constantly change lenses leaving you to quickly catch the perfect photo opportunity. While the olympus zuiko 40mm f2 isnt perfect, it is a good lens. When looking at the 1240mm samples, its quite clear that this is a lens that is designed for shooting at full aperture. I dont think its a better performer than some of olympus less expensive and more plentiful offerings, but in my opinion, it is the one zuiko that looks and feels the most appropriate for the many om bodies. Each lens is housed in a weatherresistant body that pairs nicely with the companys flagship omd em1. Zuiko is the name of the camera lenses made by olympus, from the first one, mounted in 1936 on the semi olympus, to the present day. Oem olympus om system guide book manual for zuiko interchangeable lenses group in english. Unofficial olympus om zuiko lens page visit my home page. It is similar in size or perhaps a little smaller than the m.

Micro four thirds interchangeable lenses olympus australia. Early zuiko lenses were numbered in a single sequence, starting at or. When the lfn button setting is not available on the camera, the focus stop function default setting is assigned. There may also be unnoted variant forms of the lenses. The bayonet mount has a very large diameter, and all the lenses are very compact compared to other brands. Gain an easy overview of which lens is best for which shooting situation. Many of those older series of zuiko lenses has a designation in front of the word zuiko engraved on the filter ring which stands for number of lense elements used in the particular lense type. Zuiko lenses, zipper closure, hard shell and polyester construction. A selected function can be assigned to the lfn button when the camera have the function to assign menu option to the lfn button. Olympus still uses the zuiko lens branding on their modern lenses for micro 43rds cameras. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. It is actually smaller and lighter than the following version.

Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the olympus zuiko lens brand press. The problems of photographic lens design, creating a lens for a task that would cover a large, flat image plane, were well known even before the invention of photography due to the development of lenses to work with the focal plane of the camera obscura. Original oem, very limted, extremely rare, discontinued. If you get one, as has been suggested already, try another. And the lens is definitely slowerfocusing than my 300mm on my e3 body. Olympus changed lens formulations and construction during the production runs often over 25 years without any public announcement. Best micro four thirds lenses 2020 best sony lenses 2020. With the debut of zuiko digital lens in 2003, olympus designers, unfettered by the limits of traditional film thinking, created the firstever purebred digital camera system. To get the most out of nature and let my photography flow freely, the constantly bright and robust zuiko zoom lens is one of my favourite pieces of gear. Zuiko lenses are proudly crafted works of art that feature dual aspherical, high refractive, ed and super ed lenses. Filmmaking today talks about the latest tips and techniques to get your.

All olympus cameras use lenses made by the company, but the word zuiko is not mentioned on some of the cheaper point and shoot compact models. Over the years, the growing popularity and improved performance in zoom lense design has lead many manufacturers toying. In what language on earth do those two statements equate. A long focal length telephoto lens is one piece of glass that has always been missing from my kit. It takes pretty sharp pictures with just a touch of distortion that i noticed, and no significant chromatic aberration. Theyre as amazing today as theyve ever been, and somehow even smaller. It featured a simple rearwinding mechanism, a dzuiko lens for superior photographic quality, and an attractive design that also made the camera extremely easy to use. If a lens can match it in its balance of gentle sharpness, consistence, versatility and color rendition, then in my book. Zuiko digital lenses are designed to be smaller and lighter than traditional dslr lenses to allow for a greater degree of creative freedom.