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Olympus OM-Zuiko 180mm f2.0 35mm Primes

5/5 (4 Reviews)

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  • Camera Format35 mm SLR
    Lens TypeFixed Focal Length Lens
    Focal Length180mm
    Lens Max Aperturef/2
    Min Aperturef/22
    Focus TypeManual Focus
    Macro LensWithout Macro Lens
    Closest Focusing Distance5.20 in
    Picture Angle14 degrees
    Attachment / Filter Size100 mm
    Groups / Elements10 Elements in 8 Groups
    Diameter4.20 in
    Length6.80 in
    Weight6.7 oz
    MPN103555
    Product ID21974782

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Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by jonequinn a Expert

Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004

Strengths:    one of the examples that shows the excellency what the Olympus people can do!?xD;?xA;great image quality, closes minimum focus distance unmatched by any of the 180mm lenses today!

Weaknesses:    isn't it a bit too big? :)

Bottom Line:   
simply the best 180mm lens, and simply the best telelens in the range of 180-200mm.

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Duration Product Used:   21+ years

Similar Products Used:   nikkor 180/2.8 if-ed

Type of photography:   Outdoor

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by jmuldoon1 a Professional from San Diego

Date Reviewed: January 28, 2002

Strengths:    Best lens I've ever seen.

Weaknesses:    None.

Bottom Line:   
Sharpest, most contrasty, most saturated-color lens I've ever come across for any application in any format, period.

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Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

Price Paid:    $1500.00

Purchased At:   used

Similar Products Used:   Nikon 180 2.8

Type of photography:   People

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Oben Candemir a Expert from Australia

Date Reviewed: August 5, 2001

Strengths:    Superb contrast and resolution. Beautifully balanced and easy to use with Motor Drive 2 attached. The focus is very smooth and easy. The close focus of 1.6m is unmatched by even the faster Canon 200mm f1.8 which only manages 2.5m. This allows use as a "wide-macro" lens with an approx 1:5 reproduction ratio.

Quality really shows with this lens.

An absolutely wonderful lens. Would never sell it.

Weaknesses:    Manual focus in era of autofocus.

Bottom Line:   
An absolutely wonderful lens. Would never sell it. Olympus is the Japanese Leica and at first it was a case of Olympus copying Leica. This lens is a case where Leica has emulated Olympus. This is much lighter than Leica's version and will repay you in joy many times over if you ever have the opportunity to own one.

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Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

Price Paid:    $2250.00

Purchased At:   Melbourne

Similar Products Used:   Zuiko 180mm f2.8

Type of photography:   Other

Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Rich Baillie a Professional from Boston , MA

Date Reviewed: January 1, 2000

Strengths:    SHARP,SHARP,SHARP!!!!Compact for what it is and rugged

Weaknesses:    Yeh, I sold it when I changed systems what an ass I am!!!

Bottom Line:   
Fantastic lens !!!! Wish I still had it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Duration Product Used:   11-20 years

Similar Products Used:   none

Type of photography:   Other


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  • Camera Format35 mm SLR
    Lens TypeFixed Focal Length Lens
    Focal Length180mm
    Lens Max Aperturef/2
    Min Aperturef/22
    Focus TypeManual Focus
    Macro LensWithout Macro Lens
    Closest Focusing Distance5.20 in
    Picture Angle14 degrees
    Attachment / Filter Size100 mm
    Groups / Elements10 Elements in 8 Groups
    Diameter4.20 in
    Length6.80 in
    Weight6.7 oz
    MPN103555
    Product ID21974782


 

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