Olympus's specialised shift lens for Four Thirds — 70mm equiv with shift movement for architecture.
The Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35mm f/2.8 Shift is a perspective-control shift prime for the Four Thirds digital system, providing 70mm full-frame equivalent. Ten elements in 9 groups. Nine aperture blades. 72mm filter thread. At approximately 447g. 0.22m MFD. ±8mm shift.
Ten elements in 9 groups (ED elements). Nine aperture blades. The 72mm filter thread. At approximately 447g. Minimum focus distance of 0.22m. ±8mm shift mechanism. Autofocus. f/2.8 maximum aperture. Four Thirds system (70mm equivalent). Four Thirds mount.
The ZD 35mm f/2.8 Shift was one of the few shift lenses designed for a mirrorless-predecessor format (Four Thirds): the ±8mm shift enables perspective correction for architectural photography at 70mm equivalent. The autofocus function distinguishes it from most manual-focus-only shift lenses. The 0.22m MFD provides close-focus capability alongside the shift function.
On the used market the Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 35mm f/2.8 Shift is available as a rare Four Thirds shift prime. Condition checks: shift mechanism, AF response, 72mm front element for marks. Four Thirds mount — requires Four Thirds or Micro Four Thirds body with Four Thirds adapter.