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OLYMPUS TAMRON

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED SP 35mm f/1.4 DI

17mm f/1.8 £379 USD FROM £879

THIS SVELTE OLYMPUS 17mm TAMRON’S FLAGSHIP SP RANGE
gives a 34mm full-frame equivalent of lenses produces excellent results,
focal length, thanks to the Micro while also offering a great price
Four Thirds 2x crop, with a wide point for the quality. The 35mm f/1.4
aperture at an attractive price. comes with an ultra-fast aperture
Featuring a compact, almost for those challenging low-light
pancake design, this lens is a great conditions, as well as a close
gateway to environmental portraits focusing distance of 30cm.
and documentary shots for all The weather-sealed body houses
Olympus users on a budget. Inside, Above The design 14 elements in ten groups that Above The SP
you’ll find nine elements in six forgoes any switches boast three GM (Glass Moulded) stands for superior
groups that include two aspherical or dials, letting you aspherical elements and four LD performance, and it
lenses, a HR (High Refractive Index) concentrate on (low dispersion) elements. It also delivers with great
element and a DSA (Dual Super composition. features a BBAR G2 (Broad-Band image quality.
Aspherical) lens to ensure distortion Anti-Reflective Generation 2) coating
is kept to a minimum. for improved transmission. The USD
As well as a weight advantage, PROS (Ultra Sonic Drive) is rapid and quick PROS
coming in at only 120g, the AF Attractive price for focusing, making it perfect for Impressive
system is rapid and accurate, while Sharp optics capturing those important moments. image quality
the MF ring is prominent and smooth from wide open A nine rounded-blade diaphragm Excellent AF
to use for any extra-fine precision Compact body helps create smooth blur, while the Great build
moments. Most of all, thanks to the optics are impressively sharp, even quality
CONS
size of the lens and the system in wide open. Of course, this is another
No weather CONS
general, it’s a belter when it comes heavy lens, coming in at 805g for
sealing Large and
to blending in. The central sharpness Nikon users, or 815g for Canon.
No lens hood heavy
is excellent, even wide open, with That said, it’s worthy of any kit bag
included Getting pricey
corners picking up from f/2.8 – ideal and definitely delivers the goods.
for reportage work. The only real The only thing that keeps it from
downside is the lack of weather SPEC placing on our podium is the pricing. SPEC
sealing. olympus.co.uk Min aperture: f/22 tamron.eu Min aperture: f/16
Max aperture: f/1.8 Max aperture: f/1.4
Elements: 19/6 Elements: 14/10
Filter size: 46mm Filter size: 72mm
Min focusing Min focusing
distance: 25cm distance: 30cm
DxH: 58x36mm DxH: 81x105mm
Weight: 120g Weight: 815g

RATING RATING

Above It has a Micro Four Thirds fit Above A focusing scale is useful for
for the relevant cameras. those manual focus moments.

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