September 26, 2005
Olympus extends E-System lens range to coincide with E-500 launch
London, 26 September 2005 – Olympus is extending its interchangeable lens range to provide photographers with a greater choice and increased creative possibilities. Based on the FourThirds Standard and compatible with all Olympus E-System cameras, the 2.6x and 10x zoom and macro lenses are targeted at users who want high performance and exceptional value for money.
In addition, two Top Pro range telephoto lenses are also being introduced. Both offer extraordinary brightness across their entire focal range and guarantee outstanding image quality.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm (36-360mm) 1:3.5-6.3
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. Available Spring 2006.
ZUIKO DIGITAL 17.5-45mm (35-90mm) 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.
ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm (70mm) 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). Available by the end of 2005.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED – 35-100mm (70-200mm) 1:2.0
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.
ZUIKO DIGITAL ED – 90-250mm (180-500mm) 1:2.8
Even at the full, ultra-telephoto 250mm focal length (equivalent to 500mm on a 35mm camera), the ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 90-250mm (180-500mm*) maintains its bright 1:2.8 aperture, making it particularly popular with sports, nature and other photographers that rely on fast framing.
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