Along with Olympus OM-D E-M1 mirrorless camera, Olympus has also unveiled a high-end standard zoom to match the E-M1, the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO. It offers a 24-80mm equivalent range, is dust-, splash- and freeze-proof, and uses a manual focus clutch design similar to the 12mm F2 and 17mm F1.8 primes. A minimum focus distance of 0.2m offers 0.3x magnification, and the lens has a L.Fn button whose function can be customised from the camera. The 14 element / 9 group design is packed full of exotic glass, and includes two aspheric elements. Minor ergonomic improvements include a locking lens hood and centre-pinch lens cap.
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Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Price
Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Price – $999.00.
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Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Features and Specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Max Format size | FourThirds |
| Focal length | 12–40 mm |
| Image stabilisation | No |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Aperture notes | Circular diaphragm |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical element, 1 dual-sided aspherical element, 2 ED glass elements, 2 HR glass elements, 1 EDA glass element, 1 HD glass element |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3 x |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Yes |
| Focus method | Internal |
| Focus notes | Manual Focus Clutch mechanism |
| Distance scale | Yes |
| DoF scale | No |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 382 g (0.84 lb) |
| Diameter | 70 mm (2.75″) |
| Length | 84 mm (3.31″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Filter notes | Does not rotate on focusing |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Hood product code | LH66 |
Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Release Date
The Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro starts shipping on December 7, 2013.
Olympus M Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro Sample Images
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