The Olympus Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5 macro is one of the most affordable macro lenses around and we aren't talking about a third party lens here but about a product from a genuine manufacturer. The reason for the rather low price point is, of course, the comparatively slow speed of the lens. A max.

I am a weaver and need sharp closeups of fabric, fiber and yarn. Just got this new lens, but the first photo not only shows the rug pile, but every speck of dirt on it. Went right for the vacuum cleaner.Looking forward to lots of clear photos.[...

Consistent Output; Easily Interchangeable; Fast / accurate auto-focus; Lightweight

This i will sure recommend to my olympus DLSR users ..I got this Macro Lens for my Birthday along with the 70-300mm Lens and i fine myself useing the Macro more then ever and i forgot sometime i have the 70-300mm which i got also with teh macro,thats to sure you am happy i got the macro....

This is the more cost effective Olympus macro lens available for the four thirds system. It is astonishingly sharp with outstanding color reproduction. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the color is from this lens.

Clarity; color reproduction; Light Weight; Sharpness

Slow focus at times; Hunts for focus

This is the more cost effective Olympus macro lens available for the four thirds system. It is astonishingly sharp with outstanding color reproduction. I can't emphasize enough how wonderful the color is from this lens.

Clarity; color reproduction; Light Weight; Sharpness

Slow focus at times; Hunts for focus

This lens is an excellent choice from the Zuiko range of macro lenses. I decided on this lens rather than the faster 50mm F2 because this did 1/1 with out a tube behind it where as the 50mm F2 requires a tube to give full 1/1 ratio. It is also an excellent portrait lens being 70mm equiv.

Primarily used for very close to subject macro photo. Very sharp lens with good depth of field on very close tiny objects. Auto focus will hunt when subject ius extremely close and complex. Manual focus is easily available to counter this.

Consistent Output; Durable; Easily Interchangeable; Light but sturdy; Lightweight; Nice Bokeh; Rugged; Strong Construction

Auto focus hunts

Great lens, a real hidden bargin, shoots wonderful. This is in my bag at all times, great macros. What a wonderful bargin.

Invariably it's the sensor size and the Four Thirds format that dominates any discussions about Olympus's E-series cameras, but what many may not realise is the depth and strength of the lens line-up behind it.

Used primarily for taking macro photos for metal and jewelry, this lens easily does what it advertises. At half the price of the other options and easily changed out, we couldn't ask for more.