Fast compact Olympus Zuiko 100mm f/2.8, excellent portrait telephoto in the OM system's characteristically small package.
The Olympus Zuiko 100mm f/2.8 is a fast telephoto prime for the OM system, providing a useful portrait-to-telephoto perspective with excellent speed for a lens this compact. The f/2.8 aperture provides bright viewfinder image and good subject isolation at the 100mm portrait distance.
Optically, the Zuiko 100mm delivers excellent sharpness with the characteristic OM-system quality that punches above its compact dimensions. The f/2.8 aperture creates pleasing background blur for portraits, and the lens produces sharp results from wide open through to its minimum aperture.
Build quality is typical OM excellence with compact all-metal construction that maintains the system's size advantage. The smooth focusing ring provides precise control, and the 100mm focal length balances perfectly on OM bodies for comfortable handheld portrait shooting.
The Zuiko 100mm f/2.8 is a sought-after OM lens on the used market for its combination of fast aperture, compact size, and excellent Zuiko optics. It provides a versatile telephoto that works beautifully for portraits and general telephoto work at moderate used prices.