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14 December 2011
New video-optimised standard wide-angle zoom lens for PEN & Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras Olympus has today announced the launch of a new high-performance standard wide-angle zoom lens designed for high-grade video recording and still image shooting. Compatible with Olympus PEN and all Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras, it is also the world’s first splash-proof and dust-proof Micro Four Thirds system lens.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ (silver and black versions shown)
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ benefits from a motorised zoom mechanism to enable a smooth and constant-rate lens zooming action, required in professional digital-film recording applications. An improved version of Olympus’ MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) high-speed autofocus lens drive mechanism, made possible with a newly developed linear drive motor, provides enhanced auto-focusing performance.
The 24-100mm (35mm film format equivalent) focal length provides super wide-angle to short-telephoto shooting capability, giving it superb credentials as a versatile standard zoom lens. Sophisticated glass and multi-coating technologies, including Olympus’ proprietary Dual Super Aspherical lens technology, have been utilised to provide outstanding optical performance. A floating 1
lens design also optimises internal lens element positioning, which maximises zoom and focus performance at all capture distances. Its non-telescoping lens barrel is fully sealed against dust and moisture. Feature highlights: 1. 24-100mm range (35mm camera equivalent) 2. Motorised zoom mechanism for smooth, constant rate zooming 3. MSC focus-drive mechanism enhanced by new linear motor for faster, smoother AF performance 4. Special macro mode for close up shooting at up to 0.72x magnification (35mm camera equivalent) 5.
Dust- and splash-proof
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ, available in black or silver, is due for release in mid-January 2012.
Pricing is yet to be announced.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ mounted on Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Camera
Main Specifications Mount type Focal length 35mm equivalent Lens construction Angle of view AF system Closest focusing distance Maximum image magnification 35mm equivalent Maximum field size Number of blades Maximum aperture
Micro Four Thirds System standard 12-50mm 24-100mm equivalent 10 elements in nine groups (Dual Super Aspherical, Aspherical x2, HR and ED lenses) 84°-24° High Speed Imager AF (MSC Linear motor drive) *) 0.35m (0.2 m * 0.36x 0.72x equivalent * 36mm x 48mm Five blades (Circular diaphragm) f3.5 (12mm) – f 6.3 (50mm) 2
Minimum aperture Filter size Dimensions (Max diameter x overall length) Weight
f22 52mm 57mm x 83mm 211g
*In the dedicated macro mode
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