Olympus Infinity AF 35mm Camera, 35mm F/2.8

Olympus Infinity AF: A Weatherproof 35mm f/2.8 Point-and-Shoot

The Infinity AF pairs a fixed 35mm f/2.8 lens with autofocus and a splashproof body, a combination that made it a fixture in camera bags long before digital took over. There's no zoom to fuss with and no manual focus ring to second-guess. Point it, let the autofocus lock, and shoot.

The 35mm focal length sits in that useful middle ground: wide enough to include the room a subject is standing in, tight enough to keep faces recognizable without distortion. At f/2.8, the lens gathers enough light for overcast days and shaded streets without forcing you into a tripod. And because the body is built to shrug off splashes, it keeps working in drizzle, sea spray, or a sudden downpour that would send a fully manual rig back into its bag.

This is a camera built around the idea that the best shot is the one you actually got, not the one you missed while adjusting settings. That single-minded simplicity, autofocus, one focal length, one lens speed, one weatherproof shell, is exactly what makes it dependable in situations where fumbling with gear costs you the moment.

Who It's For

Street photographers get a 35mm lens fast enough at f/2.8 to work in dim cafes and shadowed alleys, with autofocus handling the split-second timing that manual focus can't match on the move. Travelers benefit from the splashproof body, which keeps shooting through rain, humidity, or beach spray without a case. Documentary and photojournalist types who need a grab-and-shoot tool will appreciate the fixed 35mm framing forcing decisive composition instead of zoom indecision. Anyone shooting film who wants a mechanically simple point-and-shoot, without exposure dials or focus rings to manage, will find this body removes every barrier between seeing a shot and recording it on 35mm film.

Key Features

• Fixed 35mm f/2.8 lens with autofocus
• Splashproof body for light rain and sea spray
• Point-and-shoot design with no manual focus ring
• Single focal length eliminates zoom hunting
• f/2.8 aperture for overcast and shaded light
• DX film speed reading for automatic ISO detection

FAQ

What focal length does the Infinity AF have?

It's a fixed 35mm lens. That focal length keeps you wide enough to show context around a subject but tight enough that faces don't distort the way they would at 28mm.

Can you change the aperture on this camera?

No. The lens is locked at f/2.8. That aperture is a deliberate choice for a point-and-shoot - it gathers light in overcast conditions without demanding fast film or a tripod.

Does the Infinity AF have autofocus?

Yes. The autofocus system is built in, so you frame and shoot without worrying about manual focus rings or zone focusing scales.

Is this camera weather-sealed?

It's splashproof, meaning it handles drizzle, sea spray, and sudden rain. It's not a fully submersible or dustproof body, but it won't fail on you in light wet conditions.

What film does the Infinity AF use?

Standard 35mm film. You load whatever speed works for your light - the camera itself has no ISO dial because it reads the DX coding on the film canister.

Is there a zoom on this camera?

No. It's a fixed 35mm focal length. That simplicity is the point - one focal length means no hunting for the right zoom position and one less thing to adjust when the moment happens.