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Olympus 35 SP

Introduced 1969Produced 1969–Olympus Olympus 35 SP family

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The Olympus 35 SP is a 35mm rangefinder camera launched in 1969. The Olympus 35 SP features a Zuiko 42mm f/1.7 lens. The Olympus 35 SP includes built-in spot metering for accurate exposure in varied lighting.^[1]

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Produced

1969–

Optics

Zuiko 42mm f/1.7^[1]

What is it?

The Olympus 35 SP, introduced in 1969, is a manual rangefinder camera featuring a Zuiko 42mm f/1.7 lens, a Segnar shutter, and built-in spot metering for accurate exposure. It represents a pinnacle of manual rangefinder engineering.

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Lens: Zuiko 42mm f/1.7^[1]

Configuration & options4

Type: 35mm rangefinder^[1]
Shutter: Segnar^[1]
Metering: Built-in spot metering^[1]
Introduced: 1969^[1]

Vintage & configurations

1969Production start^[1]
Launched in 1969

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