PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Zuiko 24mm f/2.0 lense was easily being regarded as one of the attraction of the early OM system. Although there was no actual reference when this lense was introduced in the Zuiko lense family, but according to a listing compiled by Rick Oleson, it has been featured in a 1974 OM sales catalogue so we have to assume it was grouped among the earlier batch of original Zuiko lenses introduced prior to the OM-2. Even up to the early '80, this Zuiko wideangle classic was still ranked among one of the fastest* lenses available at 24mm focal length on the market and showed little sign of age even compared it with rivalries.. Considering the fact company like Nikon only started offering a 24mm f/2.0 in October, 1977, Olympus was almost half a decade ahead of the Nikon in introducing such a high speed lense type, it shows Olympus did command a leading role in 35mm lense development for SLR photography during that era, come to think of it, amazing huh ?
At the time when this remarkable wideangle lense was introduced, the fast lense speed of f/2.0 aperture was a world's first. Rave reviews among OM users have helped it to establish a fine reputation as a top grade high speed wideangle that able to deliver superb optical characteristics, versatility and practicality. Using a relativelly complex optical design of 10 elements in 8 groups, Olympus optical designers have also ensured its performance does not optimize only at normal focusing distance but also be well extended to its closest focusing range.
Probably Olympus also knows they have a great lense in the making, and I believed every attention of to its detail was carefully thought of - as reflected by the supreme built quality of this lense. Due to its extraordinary light gathering power, the overall dimension of this lense is slightly larger which affects the intake of lense accessories such as general optical filters and lense hood because the filter attachment size is non-OM general standard of 55mm. Next, the first Zuiko 24mm f/2.0 lense that beared "MC" in its lens data was believed to have been introduced in 1978 which you can use it as a rough estimation of its production date. The main attraction of the lense was a combination of wide vision, fast lense speed with superlative image quality it delivers, making it a definitive lense for specific professional applications such as photojournalism and equally handy imaging tool for newsmen on assignments, travel, architecture, scenic and fashion photography - indoor and/or on location.
Older Version: J Zuiko AUTO-W 24mm f/2.0
Current Version: Zuiko 24mm f/2.0
Focal length: 24mm
Lens construction: 8 groups, 10 elements
Angles of view: Diagonal: 84°
Distance scale: (m) 0.25m to infinity (OO)
Focusing: Helicoid
Minimum and Maximum aperture: f/16 - f/2.0
Diaphragm: Automatic
Filter size: 55mm
Length: 48mm
Weight: 275g (9.7 oz). Older version weighs at 280g (9.8 oz)
Product ($749) SN: **3968/ **4154/
Condition: Like New (LN)Warranty: 2 weeks shop warranty, covering manufactural defects
What You Will Get
- Front/Rear Cap
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