What is a Zuiko lens?

Zuiko (Japanese: ズイコー or 瑞光) is a brand of optical lenses made by Olympus Corporation that was used up to and into the Four Thirds system era. With the introduction of the Micro Four Thirds system in 2008, new lenses for that system started to be branded as M. Zuiko Digital.

Where are Zuiko lenses made?

The initial 12mm f2 Oly lenses were made in Japan. Current ones are made in China.

Is MFT an Olympus?

MFT lenses are produced by Cosina Voigtländer, DJI, Kowa, Kodak, Mitakon, Olympus, Panasonic, Samyang, Sharp, Sigma, SLR Magic, Tamron, Tokina, TTArtisan, Veydra, Xiaomi, Laowa, Yongnuo, Zonlai, Lensbaby, Kowa and 7artisans amongst others. …

What is an OM lens?

With the introduction of the Olympus OM system, a new range of lenses was designed by Olympus. The bayonet mount has a very large diameter, and all the lenses are very compact compared to other brands. Olympus was able to offer this range of very fast, compact lenses due the width of the lens mount.

Is Olympus made in Japan?

Olympus Corporation (オリンパス株式会社, Orinpasu Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscopes and thermometers. Its global headquarters are located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

Where are Olympus cameras manufactured?

building in Takakuramachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo, while production of equipment will take place at factories in Dong Nai Province, Vietnam. We’ve also learned OM Digital Solutions has licensed the use of the Olympus brand name.

Are M Zuiko lenses good?

The Olympus M. Zuiko 25mm f/1.8 ED Premium lens is certainly capable of producing excellent quality images, with sharpness being excellent in the centre of the frame from maximum aperture. It’s well built, lightweight and reasonably compact.

What are MFT lenses?

Micro Four Thirds is a mirrorless, interchangeable-lens camera system. It was introduced in 2008 by Panasonic and Olympus. The Micro Four Thirds camera system gives photographers a smaller and more compact alternative to full-frame DSLRs.

What lens mount is Olympus om1?

Olympus OM-1

Who is the manufacturer of the Zuiko lens?

Zuiko ( Japanese: ズイコー or 瑞光) is a brand of optical lenses made by Olympus Corporation that was used up to and into the Four Thirds system era.

What kind of lens did the Zuiko 35 S use?

The initial version of the 35 S used the same ‘normal’ lens as the preceding viewfinder cameras, now branded D.Zuiko 1:3.5 f=4.0cm, but Olympus quickly released versions of the same body with faster non-interchangeable lenses, including an E.Zuiko 48mm f /2.8 and a G.Zuiko 45mm f /1.9 (released in 1956).

Where is the aperture ring on a Zuiko lens?

The Aperture Ring on the Zuiko lense is designed in a equally unfamiliar external ring position, which is very similar to those medium format lenses like those Zeiss T* lenses for the Hasselblad or other large format lenses.

What’s the name of the New Olympus digital lens?

Olympus is pleased to share our updated M.Zuiko Digital lens roadmap, outlining plans to expand the M.Zuiko lens lineup and including an update of anticipated availability of the previously announced M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO super telephoto zoom lens with built-in 1.25x teleconverter.