Micro Four Thirds M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED - 75–300mm & 40–150mm

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Olympus Imaging Singapore is pleased to announce the addition of two new lenses to its Micro Four Thirds System lens lineup: the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8–6.7 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
40–150mm f4.0–5.6. Designed to maximize the performance advantages of the Micro Four Thirds System, the new lenses offer uncompromising SLR quality and supports movie & still image compatibility. This addition enriches the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lens lineup by covering the focal length from 18mm to 600mm in 35mm equivalent.

Availability
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm f4.8–6.7 will be available in December 2010, while the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm f4.0–5.6 will be available in November 2010.

The newly announced M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7 lens is a super telephoto zoom lens that boasts a focal length range equivalent to 150–600mm on a 35mm camera. Previous lenses offering 35mm equivalent focal lengths of 600mm or more were invariably large, heavy, making it difficult for most users to enjoy the benefits of super telephoto shooting. The new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7, however, takes advantage of the Micro Four Thirds System’s high mobility to bring these benefits to a wide range of users.

Both lenses offer quieter and more responsive AF performance, and SLR image quality for still-image and movie shooting. They are compatible with all Micro Four Thirds System OLYMPUS PEN cameras, and all other current and future cameras that comply with the Micro Four Thirds System standard. When mounted on an OLYMPUS PEN camera, the lenses support the camera body's built-in image stabilisation system and offer effective shake compensation at all focal lengths. Although boasting a zoom range equivalent to 150–600mm on a 35mm camera, it weighs only 430g. M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0–5.6 is extremely light weight lens weighing only 190g.

Movie & Still Compatibility in 600mm (equiv.) M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75-300mm F4.8-6.7



Excellent Portability for Both of Movie and Still Image Shooting
1. Super Telephoto shooting without tripod

• Despite offering super telephoto performance equivalent to 150–600mm on a 35mm camera, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7 weighs only 430g. It is lessthan 70% the size and the weight of the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0–5.6.
• A conventional SLR camera body and a lens with 600mm focal length (35mm equivalent) weighs more than 1500g. On the contrary, an Olympus PEN E-PL1 with this lens mounted weighs only 726g.
• Compact enough to enable handheld shooting at the equivalent of 600mm, its super telephoto zoom significantly expands shooting opportunities with its easy handling and outstanding portability.

2. High-speed and silent autofocus to support movie shooting

• The inner focusing mechanism uses a light, compact, single-element unit to enable exceptionally fast, quiet autofocusing for smooth, stress-free still-image and movieshooting.Its wide zoom range is equivalent to 80–300mm on a 35mm camera, and its Micro Four Thirds System design offers outstanding portability that makes interchangeable lens photography easier.

Excellent Portability for Both of Movie and Still Image Shooting
1. Super Telephoto shooting without tripod

• Despite offering super telephoto performance equivalent to 150–600mm on a 35mm camera, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm F4.8–6.7 weighs only 430g. It is less than 70% the size and the weight of the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 70-300mm f4.0–5.6.
• A conventional SLR camera body and a lens with 600mm focal length (35mm equivalent) weighs more than 1500g. On the contrary, an Olympus PEN E-PL1 with this lens mounted weighs only 726g.
• Compact enough to enable handheld shooting at the equivalent of 600mm, its super telephoto zoom significantly expands shooting opportunities with its easy handling and outstanding portability.

2. High-speed and silent autofocus to support movie shooting

• The inner focusing mechanism uses a light, compact, single-element unit to enable exceptionally fast, quiet autofocusing for smooth, stress-free still-image and movie shooting.

Specifications
Focal Length : 75 - 300mm
(35mm equivalent) (150 - 600mm)
Lens Construction : 18 elements in 13 groups including
1. Super Extra-low Dispersion lens : 1
2. Extra-low Dispersion lens : 2
3. High-refractive index glass les : 3
Angle of View : 16°- 4.1°
AF System : High Speed Imager AF (MSC)
Closest Focusing Distance (m) : 0.9m (focal length 75mm)
1.5m (all other focal length)
Maximum Image Magnification : 0.18 ×
(35mm equivalent) (0.36 x equivalent)
Maximum Field Size : 97 x 73mm
Number of Blades : 7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture : F4.8 (75mm) - F6.7 (300mm)
Minimum Aperture : F22
Filter Size : Φ58mm
Dimension : Φ70 x 116mm
Weight : 430g
Colours : Black and Silver

For more information please visit http://www.olympusimage.com.sg/produ...lr/mlenses/75-
300_48-67/

High Performance Telephoto Zoom M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm F4.0-5.6



Main Features
Comfortable Movie and Still Image Shooting in Telephoto
1. Super Telephoto shooting without tripod

• Despite offering super telephoto performance equivalent to 80–300mm on a 35mm camera, the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40–150mm F4.0–5.6 weighs only 206g.Compact enough to enable handheld shooting at the equivalent of 300mm, it is a super telephoto zoom that significantly expands shooting opportunities with its easy handling and outstanding portability.

2. High-speed and silent autofocus (AF) to support movie shooting

• The rear focusing mechanism uses only two lens elements to enable exceptionally fast, quiet autofocusing (AF) for smooth, stress-free still-image and movie shooting.

Excellent Image Quality

1. Sophisticated optics includes one piece the Extra-low Dispersion lens in order to effectively eliminate the chromatic
2. Full multi-coating of all elements. All lens elements are multi-coated to ensure maximum light transmission and image clarity, with minimal ghosting and flaring in backlight.
3. Circular aperture mechanism. A circular aperture mechanism is used to ensure smooth, even background defocusing.

Specifications
Focal Length : 40 - 150mm
(35mm equivalent) (80 - 300mm)
Lens Construction : 13 elements in 10 groups
(including an Extra-low Dispersion lens)
Angle of View : 30° - 8.2°
AF System : High speed imager AF (MSC)
Closest Focusing Distance (m) : 0.9m
Maximum Image Magnification : 0.16×
(35mm equivalent) 0.32 x equivalent
Minimum Field Size : 78.5 x 104.4mm
Number of Blades : 7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture : F4 (40mm) - F5.6 (150mm)
Minimum Aperture : F22
Filter Size : Φ58mm
Dimensions : Φ63.5 x 83mm
Weight : 190g
Colours : Black and Silver

For more information, please visit
http://www.olympusimage.com.sg/produ.../40-150_40-56/