Carl Zeiss Jena 35–70mm F/3.5-4.5 OM Mount Lens – Clean, Tested

Title
Carl Zeiss Jena 35–70mm f3.5–4.5 Zoom Lens – Olympus OM Mount, Tested

Description
The Carl Zeiss Jena 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 is a manual focus zoom lens designed for Olympus OM-mount 35mm SLR cameras. It offers a versatile mid-range zoom ideal for travel, portraiture, and general photography. With a solid metal construction and smooth mechanical operation, it delivers classic Zeiss rendering with good contrast and colour fidelity. Suitable for use on Olympus OM bodies or adapted to digital mirrorless systems.

Condition

• Optics clean, no haze, fungus or scratches
• Aperture blades clean and oil-free
• Zoom and focus rings smooth and responsive
• Mount clean and undamaged
• Barrel shows light cosmetic wear consistent with age
• Tested on OM body 

Included

• Carl Zeiss Jena 35–70mm f/3.5–4.5 lens (OM mount)
• Front and rear caps (if available)
  

Collectors Notes
Carl Zeiss Jena lenses in OM mount are relatively uncommon and sought after by collectors and users alike. This 35–70mm variant offers a practical zoom range with a compact form factor and classic Zeiss optical character. While not as fast as prime lenses, it provides flexibility and solid performance across its range. A fine addition to any Olympus OM system or vintage lens collection.

Key Features

• Focal length: 35–70mm
• Maximum aperture: f/3.5–4.5
• Mount: Olympus OM bayonet
• Manual focus and aperture control
• Minimum focus distance: approx. 1m
• Filter thread: 55mm
• Aperture range: f/3.5 to f/22
• Solid metal construction
• Made in East Germany, circa 1980s

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