| September 27, 2005 |
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| Macro Lens and 10x Zoom Lens
for Olympus E-System |
| Olympus Announces Schedule
for Introduction of |
“ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5
Macro” Lens
“ ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3” Lens |
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| "ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro" |
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"ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro"mounted on the "E-500" |
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| "ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3" |
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"ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3" mounted on the "E-500" |
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| Summary |
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| Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Masaharu Okubo)
is pleased to announce the introduction of 2 new lenses for use with "Designed-for-Digital" SLR
cameras. The new lenses are "ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro" lens,
which is scheduled to go on sale in November 2005, and "ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3" lens, which is scheduled to go on sale in Spring
time 2006. |
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| "ZUIKO DIGITAL" lenses are interchangeable lenses
that maximize the performance potential of the image sensor in "Designed-for-Digital" Olympus
E-System digital SLR cameras based on the "Four-Thirds System". The
2 newly announced lenses are compact, lightweight, and offer excellent
cost performance. |
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| "ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm (*170mm) F3.5 Macro" is
the world's lightest*2 macro lens weighing only 165g that
allows life-size macro shooting (equivalent to 2x magnification on
a 35mm camera) without any attachments. It enables users to easily
take handheld macro photos of flowers, insects, and other subjects
they encounter in daily life. |
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| Having already released the fast-aperture, medium-telephoto "ZUIKO
DIGITAL ED 50mm F2.0 Macro" lens, and with a telephoto macro lens
scheduled for release in 2006, as well as a wide range of accessories
to support macro shooting, Olympus plans to continue to expand its "Digital
Macro World" offerings. |
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| "ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm (*136-360mm)
F3.5-6.3" lens is a lightweight, high-power zoom lens weighing only
440g that offers a zoom range suitable for a wide range of commonly
encountered shooting situations. It boasts excellent close-up capabilities,
and has a minimum shooting distance of only 45cm at any zoom setting.
Offering a wide zoom range and high mobility, it is ideal for users
who want to keep their kit to a minimum by taking only one lens with
them when they go out. |
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Figures indicate equivalent focal lengths
on a 35mm camera |
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*2 |
As interchangeable lens for a SLR camera (as of September
27th, 2005) |
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| Launch Information |
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| Product Name |
Launch Date |
| ZUIKO DIGITAL
35mm F3.5 Macro |
November 2005 |
| ZUIKO DIGITAL
ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3 |
Spring 2006 |
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| ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro:Main Features |
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| 1. |
Life-Size Macro Imaging |
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"ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro" is a macro lens that
offers life-size imaging (equivalent to 2x magnification on a 35mm
camera) without the use of any attachments. It also features a minimum
focusing distance of 14.6cm (4.2cm from the front of the lens). |
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Ultra-Low Weight |
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With the world's lightest*3 weight of
just 165g, "ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro" offers outstanding portability
and handling ease. |
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as interchangeable lens for a SLR camera
(as of September 27th, 2005) |
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Superb Image Quality |
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"ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro" features an advanced
optical design with the optics evenly balanced on either side of
the diaphragm, and a floating focusing system. As a result, imaging
is sharp from macro to infinity, with minimal focusing distortion.
In addition, spherical, coma, and other types of aberration are minimized
to ensure high resolving power and contrast for superior imaging
performance that make this an excellent lens not only for macro shooting,
but also for scenic photos, snapshots, portraits, and general photography. |
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| ZUIKO DIGITAL 35mm F3.5 Macro:Other Features |
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| Circular Aperture Diaphragm for Smooth Background
Blurring |
| A circular aperture diaphragm with 7 blades ensures
smooth background blurring at larger apertures. |
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| Multi Coating for Reduced Ghosting and Flaring |
| Multi coating ensures minimal ghosting and flaring
in the backlit conditions that are often encountered in macro shooting. |
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| Easy-to-See Magnification Markings on Lens Barrel |
| Clear magnification markings on the lens barrel make
it easy for users to select the magnification they want to shoot
at. |
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| ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3:Main Features |
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High-Power 10x Zoom |
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Offering super-telephoto power of up to 180mm (equivalent
to 360mm on a 35mm camera), "ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3" is
a compact, lightweight, high-power, 10x zoom lens enables users to
handle virtually any shooting situation with a single lens. |
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45cm Minimum Focusing Distance at any Zoom Setting |
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Users can shoot from as close as 45cm at any zoom
setting, and enjoy superb image quality with maximum magnification
of 0.23x (equivalent to 0.46x magnification on a 35mm camera). |
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Superb Image Quality |
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Two ED lens elements and two aspherical lens elements
help minimize chromatic, spherical, coma, and other forms of aberration
to ensure superb image quality even at the periphery of the image
area. Multi coating ensures reduced ghosting and flaring in backlit
situations, and the lens is equipped with a zoom lock switch to prevent
the lens barrel from inadvertently extending when the lens is being
carried. |
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| ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3:Main Specifications |
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| Focal
Length |
35mm (35mm Equivalent Focal
Length 70mm) |
| Lens
Construction |
6 Elements in 6 Groups |
| Angle
of View |
34 Degree |
| Closest
Focusing Distance |
0.146m |
| Maximum
Image Magnification |
1.0x (35mm Equivalent Maximum
Image Magnification 2.0x) |
| Minimum Field Size |
17 x 13 mm |
| Number
of Blades |
7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) |
| Aperture |
Maximum |
f 3.5 |
| Minimum |
f 22 |
| Filter
Size |
52 mm |
| Dimension |
Diameter |
71.0 mm |
| Total
Length |
53.0 mm |
| Weight |
165 g |
| Others |
Can be used with Tele Converter "EC-14" and
Extension Tube "EX-25" |
| Accessories |
Lens Cap "LC-52B"(52mm) |
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| ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 18-180mm F3.5-6.3:Main Specifications |
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| Focal
Length |
18-180mm (35mm Equivalent
Focal Length 36-360mm) |
| Lens
Construction |
15 Elements in 13 Groups,
including 2 ED Lenses and 2 Aspherical Lenses |
| Angle
of View |
62.0-6.9 Degree |
| Closest
Focusing Distance |
0.45m |
| Maximum
Image Magnification |
0.23x (35mm Equivalent Maximum
Image Magnification 0.46x) |
| Minimum Field Size |
75 x 55 mm |
| Number
of Blades |
7 |
| Aperture |
Maximum |
f 3.5(18mm) - f 6.3(180mm) |
| Minimum |
f 22 |
| Filter
Size |
62 mm |
| Dimension |
Diameter |
84.5 mm |
| Total
Length |
78.0 mm |
| Weight |
440g |
| Others |
Can be used with Tele Converter "EC-14" and
Extension Tube "EX-25" |
| Accessories |
Lens Hood "LH-65",
Lens Cap "LC-62B"(62mm) |
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