Olympus Zuiko 14-35mm F/2 Digital ED SWD Zoom Lens for E Series DSLRs - (Four Thirds System) - Bundle With 77MM Filter Kit (UV/CPL/ND2), New Leaf 5 Year (Drops & Spills) Warranty, Cleaning Kit, Lens Cap Leash

2015-06-02T20:00:00

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Craig

Originally posted at

2014-11-25T19:00:00

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.

Tim

Originally posted at

2013-08-23T20:00:00

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.

Carl

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2012-01-29T19:00:00

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.

JPLLTD

2011-10-27T20:00:00

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.

BOFO

Originally posted at

2011-09-05T20:00:00

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.

PhotosByTank

Originally posted at

2011-09-03T21:00:00

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

Gazza

2011-07-18T20:00:00

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.

Bill

Originally posted at

2009-12-28T19:00:00

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.

streettch

2008-10-03T21:00:00

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!

Barcelona E.