OM System have simply unveiled two model new mirrorless digital camera lenses, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II and the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO.
The Mark II model of the 12-40mm presents improved picture high quality and weather-resistant efficiency.
The 40-150mm F4 is the world’s most compact, light-weight lens that includes a set most aperture worth of F4.0.
The 12-40mm II is priced at £899.99 and the 40-150mm is priced at £799.99, each transport in the beginning of March 2022.
OM System Press Launch
Introducing A “New Basic” Normal Zoom Lens and the World’s Most Compact, Light-weight1 Telephoto Zoom Lens
London, February 15, 2022 – OM Digital Options GmbH is happy to announce two new Micro 4 Thirds System customary compliant M.Zuiko PRO lenses.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II (35mm equal: 24-80mm) is a high-performance, customary zoom lens that includes the brightness of F2.8 throughout the complete zoom vary from wide-angle 24mm equal to mid-range telephoto 80mm equal1 That is the successor to the favored traditional Micro 4 Thirds M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO customary zoom lens (launched November 29, 2013) and presents improved picture high quality and weather-resistant efficiency due to the most recent applied sciences.
The M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO (35mm equal: 80-300mm) is a compact, light-weight telephoto zoom lens that covers a broad focal size vary from mid-range 80mm equal2 to telephoto 300mm equal2. This high-performance M.Zuiko PRO lens is the world’s most compact, light-weight mannequin1, that includes a set most aperture worth of F4.0.
AVAILABLE WITH BOTH LENSES
Dependable weather-resistant efficiency for stress-free taking pictures even in punishing environments
- Superior IP53 dustproof and splashproof efficiency, and freezeproof efficiency to -10°C
Each lenses clear the IPX3 and better splashproof assessments, far exceeding the traditional IPX1 ranking, in addition to dustproof assessments. Each characteristic IP53 dustproof and splashproof efficiency for peace of thoughts in much more punishing situations. They’ll additionally operate in low-temperature environments all the way down to -10°C, and pairing these lenses with a dustproof, splashproof, and freezeproof digital camera physique makes it attainable to proceed taking pictures in punishing environments similar to rain, snow, and even dusty environments with peace of thoughts.
Along with water, oil, and mud repellent efficiency, the fluorine coating on the entrance most lens can be efficient in decreasing friction. Each lenses can simply be cleaned with a blower or material when it will get soiled, permitting customers to proceed taking pictures instantly.
MAIN FEATURES: M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Additional improved excessive picture high quality and a compact, light-weight design in a regular zoom lens with a set most aperture of F2.8
- Optical design with 14 parts in 9 teams for glorious decision throughout the complete zoom vary
This mannequin makes use of an optical design with 14 parts in 9 teams (1 EDA lens, 2 aspherical lens, 1 DSA lens, 2 ED lens, 1 HD lens, 2 HR lens) with 4 aspherical lenses together with a DSA lens successfully positioned to realize a compact, light-weight type and superior depictive efficiency of an M.Zuiko PRO lens. Successfully compensating for aberrations that happen when zooming, leads to excessive decision from the middle to the sides of the body throughout the complete zoom vary, from wide-angle 24mm equivalent1 to mid-telephoto 80mm equal1. This high-performance lens totally makes use of the excessive picture high quality efficiency of the digital camera physique when utilizing Excessive Res Shot mode.
- Clearer, sharper imaging than ever earlier than
The newest manufacturing methods suppress floor scattering on aspherical lenses, considerably decreasing flares in comparison with typical merchandise, leading to clearer depictive efficiency. Optimum placement of coating, together with ZERO (Zuiko Further-low Reflection Optical) coating, improves resistance to backlighting.
Versatile options for a variety of purposes, together with macro taking pictures
- Shut-up taking pictures efficiency with a most picture magnification of 0.6×1
This lens includes a closest focusing distance of 20 cm throughout the complete zoom vary. On the wide-angle finish, customers can take pleasure in macro taking pictures with an enhanced sense of perspective, and on the telephoto finish a most picture magnification of 0.6x that rivals half-macro lenses, for genuine close-up taking pictures. The lens is able to numerous kinds of macro taking pictures and contains assist for Focus Stacking which is helpful for close-up taking pictures.
- An MSC mechanism permits high-speed, silent AF
The compact, light-weight focusing unit consisting of two cemented lenses is powered by a linear motor driving MSC (Film and Nonetheless Suitable) mechanism, leading to high-speed, silent AF. This design makes taking pictures nonetheless photos and movies straightforward. The lens is able to roughly 50 fps (AF/AE monitoring) sequential taking pictures on the OM SYSTEM OM-1 due to superior digital camera management know-how.
- Excellent controls for fast setting modifications
Pull the main focus ring towards you to immediately swap to guide focus with the Handbook Focus Clutch mechanism and use the L-Fn (lens operate) button to manage the lens with a single finger. These options enable customers to shortly swap settings as wanted to proceed taking pictures directly.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
RRP: £899.99
Availability date: Starting of March 2022
BUNDELED ACCESSORIES: M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
LH-66D Lens Hood
This lens hood is designed solely for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO and M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II. It reduces undesirable mild getting into the lens in backlit scenes and protects the lens.
RRP: £39.99
Availability date: Starting of March 2022
MAIN FEATURES: M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
The world’s most compact, light-weight1 and excessive picture high quality telephoto zoom lens
- Wonderful decision throughout the complete zoom vary from 80mm to 300mm
This lens makes use of the identical elementary construction because the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, which is well-known for its excessive decision, and incorporates an optical design with 15 parts in 9 teams (2 ED lenses, 1 Tremendous ED lens, 1 HR lens and a pair of aspherical lens). An efficient format of particular lenses helps to totally suppress chromatic aberration, which tends to happen on telephoto lenses, and delivers high-resolution imaging from the utmost aperture worth throughout the complete zoom vary and body whereas sustaining a compact and light-weight type. The lens additionally options ZERO (Zuiko Further-low Reflection Optical) coating, totally eliminating ghosts and flares for clear depictive efficiency even in troublesome situations similar to backlit scenes. This high-performance lens totally makes use of the excessive picture high quality efficiency of the digital camera physique even with Excessive Res Shot mode.
- The world’s most compact, light-weight mannequin1 delivers unequalled portability, and an inside zoom system improves usability
A retracting mechanism makes this the world’s most compact, light-weight mannequin as a set aperture worth, 300mm equal (35mm equal) telephoto zoom lens, measuring roughly 99.4 mm lengthy (124 mm lengthy when in use) and weighing roughly 382 g, making it amazingly compact and light-weight. The lens was designed with a concentrate on ease of use when taking pictures and is supplied with a mechanism that makes it attainable to retract and retailer the lens just by turning the zoom ring. It additionally makes use of an inside zoom system that retains the lens size the identical throughout the complete focal size, suppressing heart of gravity modifications whereas zooming. Utilizing compact, light-weight lenses within the entrance drastically reduces the sensation of heaviness, eliminating the lengthy lens barrel and weight on the entrance of the lens, which is frequent to telephoto lenses, making taking pictures simpler and extra well-balanced.
Closest focusing distance of 70 cm (in any respect focal distances), and macro capabilities with a most picture magnification of 0.41x2
This mannequin includes a closest focusing distance of 70 cm throughout the complete zoom vary, similar to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO. On the telephoto finish, close-up taking pictures is feasible as much as a most picture magnification of 0.41x. Regardless of being a telephoto zoom, this lens additionally possesses superior close-up taking pictures efficiency for a variety of purposes. Focus Stacking3 can be supported, which captures a number of photographs at totally different focal positions, after which robotically composites the shot. When paired with a appropriate digital camera, this mode helps you to take macro images which are fully in focus from the entrance to the again.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY: M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
RRP: £799.99
Availability date: Starting of March 2022
BUNDLED ACCESSORIES: M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
LH-66E Lens Hood
Lens hood particularly designed for M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO. It reduces undesirable mild getting into the lens in backlit scenes and protects the lens.
RRP: £29.99
Availability date: Starting of March 2022
LC-62G Lens Cap
RRP: TBC
Availability date: Starting of March 2022
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