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Opteka 35mm f/1.7 Lens for Micro Four Thirds

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Opteka 35mm f/1.7 Lens for Micro Four Thirds
Key Features
  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 70mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/22
  • One Super-Low Dispersion Element
Simple yet versatile, the Micro Four Thirds-mount 35mm f/1.7 Lens from Opteka is a 70mm equivalent lens characterized by its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field. One super-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design, and helps to minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize high clarity and color accuracy. An HD anti-reflection coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting and a nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Additionally, the lens sports a manual focus design and its manual aperture ring has been de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture transitions.
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Opteka 35mm f/1.7 Overview

Simple yet versatile, the Micro Four Thirds-mount 35mm f/1.7 Lens from Opteka is a 70mm equivalent lens characterized by its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture to suit working in low-light conditions and for achieving shallow depth of field. One super-low dispersion element is featured in the optical design, and helps to minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to realize high clarity and color accuracy. An HD anti-reflection coating has also been applied to suppress flare and ghosting and a nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Additionally, the lens sports a manual focus design and its manual aperture ring has been de-clicked for smooth, silent aperture transitions.

This 35mm f/1.7 lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 70mm equivalent focal length.
Bright f/1.7 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field.
One super-low dispersion element is used to reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing for increased clarity and color accuracy.
An HD anti-reflection coating has been applied in order to suppress ghosting and flare for increased contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
Manual focus design along with a manual aperture ring offer precise control over both focus and exposure, and the aperture ring has been de-clicked for smooth, silent f/stop changes to suit filmmaking applications.
All-metal construction is durable and depth of field and focus distance scales have been engraved on the lens barrel for pre-focusing needs.
UPC: 842984103717

Opteka 35mm f/1.7 Specs

Key Specs
Focal Length
35mm (35mm Equivalent: 70mm)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.7
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.7
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens Format Coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View
44°
Minimum Focus Distance
11.81" / 30 cm
Optical Design
6 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades
9
Focus Type
Manual Focus
Image Stabilization
No
Filter Size
49 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L)
1.75 x 2.25" / 44.45 x 57.15 mm
Weight
7.2 oz / 204 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.7 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
3.7 x 3.7 x 3.15"

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