Olympus OM system close-up and macro equipment

Zuiko Auto-Macro Lens 135mm f/4.5

Introduction

This is one of the second generation of bellows macro lenses for the Olympus OM system and was first produced in 1980. Like the other second-generation lenses, this one has an automatic diaphragm and a focusing helicoid to assist fine focusing.

This lens is intended for use with the Auto Bellows or the Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116; its built-in focusing helicoid can only be used for fine-focusing, and the rear of the lens extends beyond the bayonet lens mount, so it is not possible to mount the lens directly on a camera.

Unlike the other bellows macro lenses, this one can focus to infinity. Its longer focal length provides a longer working distance that the other macro and bellows macro lenses.

When used with the Auto Bellows, the Double Cable Release is needed to activate the automatic diaphragm.

Versions

  1.  ZUIKO MC AUTO-MACRO 1:4.5 f=135mm  (100xxx, 101xxx, 102xxx, 103xxx, 104xxx, 105xxx, 106xxx, 107xxx)
  2.  ZUIKO MC AUTO-MACRO f=135mm 1:4.5  (106xxx)
  3.  ZUIKO AUTO-MACRO 135mm 1:4.5  (107xxx, 108xxx, 109xxx, 110xxx, 111xxx, 112xxx, 113xxx, 114xxx)

Features

Optimum range 0 – ×0.5
Lens elements 5
Lens groups 4
Lens coating Multicoated
Iris diaphragm Automatic
Iris blades 8
Maximum aperture f/4 (viewing)
f/4.5 (exposure)
Pupil ratio (exit/entry) 0.93
Minimum aperture f/45
Focusing helicoid 6.7 mm
Minimum length 47 mm, 1.9 in
Maximum diameter 60 mm, 2.4 in
Weight 320 g, 11.3 oz
Mount OM bayonet
Focusing screens 1-4, 1-4N, 1-10, 1-11, 2-4
Front cap Standard 55 mm
Rear cap Special (extra deep) (same as 80 mm f/4 auto macro)
Case Hard leather (for lens+hood)
Hood Rubber 57 mm clamp-on (same as 90 mm f/2 macro)
Filter size 55 mm (screw-in)
US catalog no. 103-750
Introduced 1980
Discontinued 2002
Zuiko Auto Macro 135mm f/4.5
Zuiko Auto-Macro Lens 135mm f/4.5


Cross-section
Cross-section


Lens hood
Clamp-on lens hood


Rear lens cap
Rear lens cap

Magnification range with Auto Bellows

Highest magnification ×1 Subject area 36×24 mm Working distance 230 mm

Magnification range with Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116

Highest magnification ×0.45 Subject area ?×? mm Working distance 43 mm

Accessories

A hard leather case was supplied with the lens. A clamp-on rubber lens hood was available.

A Calculator Panel for the T Power Control 1 was available for use with this lens and the T10 Ring Flash 1, with the distance scale in both feet and metres. Self-adhesive labels were provided with the T Power Control 1 to stick onto a Calculator Panel to provide readings for manual flash with the T10 Ring Flash 1, T8 Ring Flash 2 and T28 Macro Single Flash 1.

The Macro Flash Shoe Ring screws into the 55 mm filter mount, and takes the heads of the T28 Macro Twin Flash 1 or the T28 Macro Single Flash 1.

See also:    Close-up and Macro Photography – Bellows Macro Lenses

Going digital

When the Zuiko Auto-Macro 135mm f/4.5 is mounted on the Auto Bellows attached to a digital body, the only ways to close down the iris diaphragm are to use the cable release socket or the stop down lever on the lens mount of the bellows. When it is mounted on the Telescopic Auto Tube, OM/EOS and OM/Four Thirds adapters change the automatic diaphragm to manual click stops.

The following tables are based on those in the instruction leaflet, with adjustments for different sensor sizes (smaller sensors reduce the field of view) and for any additional extension needed to allow the release lever on the rear of the Auto Bellows to clear an overhanging pentaprism or flash.

Magnification and field of view for Auto Bellows with Canon EOS 5D MkII

36×24 mm sensor, with 7 mm extension tube between bellows and OM/EOS adapter

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Subject area (mm)   360 × 240 180 × 120 120 × 80 90 × 60 72 × 48 60 × 40 51.4 × 34.3 45 × 30 40 × 26.7 36 × 24
Bellows scale* (mm) 91 104.5 118 131.5 135 158 172 185.5 199 222 224
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6 32.1 28.9 26.5 24.6 23.1

Magnification and field of view for Auto Bellows with Canon EOS 40D

22.2×14.8 mm APS-C sensor, with 14 mm extension tube between bellows and OM/EOS adapter

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Subject area (mm)   222 × 148 111 × 74 74 × 49.3 55.5 × 37 44.4 × 29.6 37 × 24.7 31.7 × 21.1 27.75 × 18.5 24.7 × 16.4 22.2 × 14.8
Bellows scale* (mm) 84 97.5 111 124.5 128 151 165 178.5 192 215 217
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6 32.1 28.9 26.5 24.6 23.1

Magnification and field of view for Auto Bellows with Olympus E-1, E-300, E-330 and Micro Four Thirds

17.3×13.0 mm Four-Thirds sensor, with no extension tube between bellows and OM/Four Thirds adapter

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Subject area (mm)   173 × 130 86.5 × 65 57.7 × 43.3 43.25 × 32.5 34.6 × 26.0 28.8 × 21.7 24.7 × 18.6 21.6 × 16.25 19.2 × 14.4 17.3 × 13.0
Bellows scale* (mm) 98 111.5 125 138.5 142 165 179 192.5 206 229 231
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6 32.1 28.9 26.5 24.6 23.1

Magnification and field of view for Auto Bellows with Olympus E-3, E-410, E-500, E-510, E-620

17.3×13.0 mm Four-Thirds sensor, with 7 mm extension tube between bellows and OM/Four Thirds adapter

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Subject area (mm)   173 × 130 86.5 × 65 57.7 × 43.3 43.25 × 32.5 34.6 × 26.0 28.8 × 21.7 24.7 × 18.6 21.6 × 16.25 19.2 × 14.4 17.3 × 13.0
Bellows scale* (mm) 91 104.5 118 131.5 135 158 172 185.5 199 222 224
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6 32.1 28.9 26.5 24.6 23.1

* The bellows scale should be read at the rear of the body mount, with the lens mount positioned at the front end of the rail.

Magnification and field of view for Telescopic Auto Tube 65~116 with 22.2×14.8 mm APS-C sensor

(Cameras such as Canon EOS 40D)

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Subject area (mm) ∞ × ∞ 222 × 148 111 × 74 74 × 49.3 55.5 × 37 44.4 × 29.6
Tube length (mm) 65 78 92 105 115 116 + helicoid
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6

Magnification and field of view for Telescopic Auto Tube 65~116 with 17.3×13.0 mm Four-Thirds sensor

(Cameras such as Olympus E-series and Micro Four Thirds)

Magnification 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Subject area (mm) ∞ × ∞ 173 × 130 86.5 × 65 57.7 × 43.3 43.25 × 32.5 34.6 × 26.0
Tube length (mm) 65 78 92 105 115 116 + helicoid
Lens to subject distance (cm) 144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6

Instruction leaflet

Reproduced with permission from the copyright owner, Olympus Optical Co., Ltd
Printed 1184

ZUIKO AUTO-MACRO 135mm 1:4.5

Coupled with the Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116 or Auto Bellows, this lens performs medical close-up as well as outdoor action photography. Especially when used with the telescopic 65-116, the lens permits automatic diaphragm control just as an ordinary lens does. With the Auto Bellows, automatic aperturing is achieved by the use of the Double Cable Release.

Although its maximum taking aperture is rated at F4.5, the lens provides F4 brightness when looked through the viewfinder, making composition and focusing easier.

The lens is designed to achieve magnifications around 0.2× and features a working distance range from 37cm (0.5×) to infinity (with Auto Bellows).

This means that, in close-up photography, even when it is not possible to get close to the subject (such as insects and medical subjects), the photographer can remain conveniently far from the subject and that, in general photography, the lens can be used in the same way as an ordinary 135mm telephoto. Additionally, the long focal length produces close-ups which are not subject to exaggerated perspective effects.

In general, the possibility of blurred images caused by camera shake increases as magnification factor becomes greater. However, the Electronic Flash T32 (or T20) or the T10 Ring Flash solves this problem, making close-up photography more easy and more fun.

The lens is multi-coated, but in order to safeguard against flares with backlight conditions, always remember to use the lens hood for fine definition.

Compatible focusing screens are 1-4, 1-10 and 1-11.

Specifications
Focal length: 135mm
Angle of view: 18° (in general photography)
Optical construction: 5 elements in 4 groups, multi-coated
Diaphragm operation: Automatic
F stop range: F4.5 – 45
Minimum focus: 0.6m (1.8 ft.)
Minimum field: 72mm × 48mm (2.8″ × 1.9″)
Focusing: With Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116 or Auto Bellows
Fine focusing: Straight helicoid
Weight: 320gr. (11.3 oz.)
Length: 47mm (1.9″)
Maximum diam.: 61mm (2.4″)
Filter size: 55mm threaded

CLOSE-UP & MACROPHOTOGRAPHY TABLE (With Auto Bellows)
(lens-to-subject in centimeters)

Subject Area Covered (mm) 360 × 240 180 × 120 120 × 80 90 × 60 72 × 48 60 × 40 51.4 × 34.3 45 × 30 40 × 26.7 36 × 24
Magnification   0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Scale (mm) 98 111.5 125 138.5 142 165 179 192.5 206 229 231
Distance from lens to subject (cm)   144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6 32.1 28.9 26.5 24.6 23.1

CLOSE-UP & MACROPHOTOGRAPHY TABLE (With Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116)
(lens-to-subject in centimeters)

Subject Area Covered (mm) 360 × 240 180 × 120 120 × 80 90 × 60 72 × 48
Magnification   0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Length of Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116 (mm) 65 78 92 105 115 116 + helicoid
Distance from lens to subject (cm)   144 77.1 54.5 43.4 36.6

CLOSE-UP & MACROPHOTOGRAPHY TABLE (With Auto Bellows)
(lens-to-subject in inches)

Subject Area Covered (mm) 360 × 240 180 × 120 120 × 80 90 × 60 72 × 48 60 × 40 51.4 × 34.3 45 × 30 40 × 26.7 36 × 24
Magnification   0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1.0
Scale (mm) 98 111.5 125 138.5 142 165 179 192.5 206 229 231
Distance from lens to subject (in)   56.6 30.4 21.5 17.1 14.4 12.6 11.4 10.4 9.7 9.1

CLOSE-UP & MACROPHOTOGRAPHY TABLE (With Telescopic Auto Tube 65–116)
(lens-to-subject in inches)

Subject Area Covered (mm) 360 × 240 180 × 120 120 × 80 90 × 60 72 × 48
Magnification   0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
Length of Telescopic Auto Tube 65-116 (mm) 65 78 92 105 115 116 + helicoid
Distance from lens to subject (in)   56.6 30.4 21.5 17.1 15.9

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Olympus OM system close-up and macro equipment