Name: Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for E Series DSLRs - (Four Thirds System)
Brand: Olympus
SKU: IOM1435
Price: 1899.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.9 (10 reviews)

Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for E Series DSLRs - (Four Thirds System)

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Olympus Zuiko 14mm-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for Four Thirds System

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27% Off: Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for E Series DSLRs - (Four Thirds System) Buy now & save $700. Lens Type: Wide Angle Zoom, Maximum Aperture: f/2

The ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-35mm f/2.0 SWD, which covers a zoom range equivalent to 28mm to 70mm on a 35mm camera lens is the world's first standard zoom lens to feature a large f/2.0 aperture. Boasting industry-leading imaging performance, this lens is a worthy addition to the Olympus Super High Grade (SHG) series of lenses. Together with the ED 7-14mm f/4.0, ED 35-100mm f/2.0 and ED 90-250mm f/2.8 lenses, this lens completes Olympus' series of professional zoom lenses with fixed F-values  The flagship of the ZUIKO DIGITAL series, this lens was developed to meet the requirements of the most demanding professionals. It includes reliable splash- and dust-proofing, Olympus' exclusive SWD-driven ultra-fast AF system, a mechanically interlocked manual focusing mechanism and a large, petal-shaped hood with a polarization filter control window.  With its unique f/2.0 aperture providing bright viewing with a sharp subject and a soft blurring of the background, this lens epitomizes the versatility, power and creative freedom made possible by the Four Thirds System and is ideal for almost any application - from landscapes and portraits to indoor shooting and photojournalism.

There is a lot to like or even love about this lens. In low light situations this lens is simply stellar. Its capacity to gather light is amazing. It is very sharp. The build is superb. My only complaint about this lens is that it is slow to focus when compared to the Zuiko 35-100mm lens, even on the E-5. It is a great lens, but one step short the perfect lens. 4-stars. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Fast, Bright, Sharp, but Slow to Focus.

I work with both the newer MFT 12-40mm f2.8 PRO and this lens. This is still my go to lens for my important work. For the client, the smaller E-M1 looks much bigger than it really is once you throw in the 14-35 and the HLD-7. That doesn't change the pictures but unfortunately appearance is still important in the photography world. But for me, it's fast, bright, and sharp with a stop more wiggle room than the newer MFT lens. Well worth investing in and using on the E-M1.

Great with the E-M1

I have owned this lens for 6 months or so and use it professionally in a portrait studio with an E-5. I just cannot say anything bad about it. While it is somewhat large, it is an f2 lens with outstanding sharpness, contrast and color. Superior to anything in this focal range I have ever seen and I have worked with most makes and have seen their best too. My only wish is that it would be 12mm at f2. But perhaps the lens would be even larger. If needed I use my 12-60 instead. Well worth the money spent. No regrets.

Outstanding

I BOUGHT THIS LENS FOR SHOOTING WITH PHOTO LIGHTS THE F 2.O
WAS JUST WHAT I NEEDED. I HAVE ALSO USED IT FOR MY CITY PARK
PROJECT . WHEN WORKING ON THIS PROJECT IN THE LATE FALL AND IN TO WINTER THE SLOWER LENS COULD NOT HANDEL THE LESS INTENSE LIGHT.
I HAVE BEEN AN OLYMPUS USER FROM THE TIME OF OM-1 DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR YOU CAN NOT GET A BETTER SYSTEM.

THE BEST LENS FOR STREET PHOTOGRAPHY

I recently rented this lens and shoot a baptism in a very large church with very poor lighting with my E-5. Before the ceremony the priest wished me good luck since flash was not allowed and said" your going to need a good camera to shot in here." I own a 12-60 and a 50mm macro and I speculated the 12-60 was just not up to the task in the low light and the 50 mm didn't have the range I wanted. I shoot around 600 raw pictures with aperture mostly 2.0 almost all at 1600 Iso. When I put them in my computer and only corrected for white balance I was truly amazed! SHOOTING IN LOW LIGHT WITH THE OLYMPUS EQUIPMENT WAS NO PROBLEM AT ALL. 98% of the pictures were tac sharp and the colors and creamy backgrounds were some how magical. The blues, greens, reds, yellows and all colors in between of the churches icons truly had a mystical quality. I am not a professional but for a very enthusiastic photographer like myself this lens does give you those photo goose bumps!! I highly recommend this lens and hopefully will buy one soon.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I TOOK THAT PICTURE

There is nothing quite like this lens... it makes images which simply pop off the page or screen! I rented this lens a few times and it is on my short list of lenses you MUST own. If you are a professional, this lens will make you money every day of the month... flawless optics especially wide open. Other manufacturers don't even come close in this respect.

Amazing glass!!

This is my second SHG lens, the other being the 35-100. After some months using the 35-100, and knowing that it has taken my photography to another level, the 14-35 was a must buy. I have only had the lens a week, but have been astounded by its quality. SHG lenses and the E5 are a match made in heaven - they remove the veil of technology and let you focus on the photography

As good as it gets

I own the four main super-high grade Zuiko zoom lenses and this is the one I leave on the camera for general use. It is excellent for all-around photography and its weather resistance on an E3 body make it great for use in adverse environments. I usually use this lens handheld. It is heavy but not onerous. If there is one lens to have with your 4/3 system this is the one.

Great glass

The lens, whilst not small,is not oversized. It's easy to carry and does not make the camera too bulky. I use the lens principally for taking street-portrait shots for a local paper. It focusses quickly and you can trust the image to be sharp. The wide aperture makes it brilliant for low-light non-flash conditions. It also gives a wide enough angle to use for landscapes. If you were able to buy only one high-quality lens, this would be it.

...an essential part of my gear...

Olympus allowed me to borrow this lens on a recent photographic workshop in Spain.  All I can say is WOW!  Terrific for night and low light shooting, ultra fast focusing, wonderful bokeh.  Depends on how you like to shoot, but this could be the ultimate “walking around” lens.  I own the Olympus 12-60mm f2.8 and love it, but if I had to do things over, I’d buy this lens – it’s unbeatable!

Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for E Series DSLRs - (Four Thirds System)

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