Olympus Zuiko MC 135mm F/2.8

Specifications01

MountOLYMPUS OM

Focal length135mm

Max aperturef/2.8

TypeCinema · Telephoto · Prime

Weight360 g

Filter size55 mm

Physical length80 mm

Min focus distance1.5 m

Aperture blades6

Optical elements5

Groups5

Lens hoodbarrel-shaped, built-in

Additional Info02

Category["Vintage"]

Keywords["Olympus","Prime","Tele","Vintage"]

Review AuthorKlaus

Review VerdictIt may not reach the performance heights of modern prime lenses but the Olympus Zuiko MC 135mm f/2.8 is capable of producing very sharp results straight from f/2.8, especially in the image center but the border/corners are also more than just decent. Image distortions are basically absent. The amount of vignetting at f/2.8 is a tad better than average although still noticeable. Axial CAs (LoCAs) are about average. Lateral CAs are one weakness of the lens. They will show up in critical scenes and require some post-correction to get the best quality from the lens. The other weakness is the quality of the bokeh. While out-of-focus highlights are nicely rendered, the background blur can be a bit smeary and uneven. We'd describe the form factor of the Olympus lens as nothing short of adorable. It's a tiny, lightweight lens yet it offers brilliant build quality as well. The focus ring is super smooth and nicely dampened and, unlike on some other vintage lenses that we tested, the aperture ring action also feels premium. We are also a big fan of the built-in metal lens hood - a compact lens also deserves a compact lens hood solution after all. The Olympus Zuiko MC 135mm f/2.8 would be the most desirable medium-tele in our vintage lens test group - if it wasn't for its bokeh. Thus as so often you will have to factor in your preferences when shopping in this lens class.

Review Published2023-01-04T01:13:00+00:00

Optical Construction5 elements in 5 groups

Field Notes02

Olympus Zuiko MC 135mm F/2.8 is a fixed 135mm prime lens for the Olympus OM mount, with a wide f/2.8 maximum aperture suitable for portraits and low-light work.

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