Olympus 17mm f/2.8
Last updated (24 May’10):
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The Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm 1:2.8 Pancake features 34mm at focal length with maximum aperture of f/2.8 (35mm equivalent focal length: 34mm). The lens construction has 6 elements in 4 groups and has diagonal angle of view at 65. Closest focusing distance at 0.2m and has a filter size of 37mm. The Olympus 17mm f/2.8 lens weighs 2.5 Ounces and it measures 0.2 inches in diameter and 0.9 inches long. This wide-angle pancake lens with its ultra compact design is ideal for daily snapshots and as travel companion.
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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F/4.0
Last updated: Video Review by CameraLabs (added on 26 June’07)
The Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm (35mm equivalent focal length 14mm-28mm ) F4.0 is a super-wideangle lens featuring fixed aperture (f4.0), minimun aperture of f/22, 114° angle of view at the wide-end, 18 Elements in 12 Groups, including ED Glass Aspherical Lens, ED Lens and Super ED Lenses. The lens is measuring in at 86.5 x 119.5mm, weighing 780g with filter diameter of 87mm.
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Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm F4.0–5.6
Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo) is pleased to announce the introduction of the “ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm F4.0–5.6” lens, a new “Designed-for-Digital” telephoto zoom lens for “Four-Thirds System” digital SLR cameras. The new lens is scheduled to go on sale in Japan on November 23, 2006. “ZUIKO DIGITAL” interchangeable lenses are specifically designed to maximize the performance potential of the image sensors in “Four-Thirds System” digital SLR cameras. The newly announced “ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0–5.6” lens is a lightweight, ultra-compact telephoto zoom lens that offers outstanding value.
“ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0–5.6” is the lightest (220g) and smallest lens in its class*, and boasts the shortest minimum shooting distance (0.9m). Its wide zoom range is equivalent to 80–300mm on a 35mm camera, and its “Four-Thirds System” design assures outstanding portability that makes interchangeable lens photography easier.
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Olympus E-series Lenses Firmware Update
Olympus has announced the release of the latest firmware for certain Olympus E-series lenses.
Firmware updates are resolve problems with the following lenses:
ZUIKO DIGITAL 40mm-150mm F3.5-4.5, Tele Converter EC-14 and Extension Tube EX-25
- Lens data has been corrected to fix problems occurring under certain circumstances when used with the E-300.
- Lenses with the EC-14 are sometimes not recognized when attached to the camera. This has been corrected.
- Lenses with the EX-25 are sometimes not recognized when attached to the camera. This has been corrected.
ZUIKO DIGITAL 50mm-200mm F2.8-3.5 and 14mm-54mm F2.8-3.5
- Improves exposure precision comparable to a full-open aperture setting.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 35-100mm F2.0 and 35mm F3.5 Macro
- The aperture operation is steadier.
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Zuiko Digital 35-100mm f2
The Zuiko Digital ED 35-100mm (equivalent to 70-200mm on a 35mm camera) is the world’s first 1:2.0 telephoto lens. Its increased focal length and maintained 1:2.0 aperture over the entire range makes it the brightest choice for the professional photographer.
Main features:
* Ultra-bright 1:2.0 maximum aperture over entire zoom range
* One Super ED and four ED glass elements for absolute minimum chromatic aberration
* Splash and dust proof construction to enhance reliability
* 2.9x zoom performance 35-100mm (70-200mm on a 35mm camera)
* Closest focusing distance: 1.4m
* Dimensions: 96.5 x 213.5mm
* Weight: 1,800g (with tripod adapter)
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Zuiko Digital 35mm Macro 1:3.5
Olympus presents the world’s lightest macro lens with the introduction of this ZUIKO DIGITAL lens which weighs only 165g. It is competitively priced and enables users to take 1:1 life-size macro shots (2:1 equivalent on a 35mm camera).
Main features:
* Focal length: 35mm (70mm*)
* Lens speed: 1:3.5
* Closest focusing distance: 0.146m
* Dimensions: 71 x 53mm
* Weight: 165g
The latest two models in the Top Pro range of interchangeable lenses, which are specifically aimed at the professional photographer, feature Olympus’ advanced optics and high precision technology and are dust and splash-proof making them ideal for working under demanding conditions.
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Zuiko Digital 17.5-45mm 1:3.5-5.6
This standard 2.6x zoom lens will be sold exclusively as part of the Olympus E-500 SE Kit. It is extremely compact and lightweight and has a closest focusing distance of 0.28m at any zoom position.
Main features:
* Focal length: 17.5-45mm (35-90mm*)
* Lens speed: 1:3.5-5.6
* Closest focusing distance: 0.28m
* Dimensions: 71 x 70mm
* Weight: 210g
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Zuiko Digital ED 18-180mm
Featuring 10x magnification power ranging from a 18mm to 180mm tele (36-360mm equivalent on a 35mm camera), this compact and lightweight standard zoom offers versatility and its closest focusing distance is just 0.45m at any zoom position.
Main features:
* Focal length: 18-180mm (36-360mm*)
* Lens speed: 1:3.5-6.3
* Closest focusing distance: 0.45m
* Dimensions: 84.5 x 78mm
* Weight: 440g
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