Olympus Imaging Corporation is developing two new interchangeable lens units for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. These lenses will be launched by the end of the year 2012.
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8 lens has a very bright, large F1.8 aperture in a beautiful full-metal design. This lens is great for portrait photography.
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro lens has excellent close-up shooting capability, in a dust-/ splash-proof body. This lens is ideal for nature photography.
The design mock-up of these lenses will be exhibited at CP+ in Yokohama, Japan, February 9-12, 2012.
Outline of Developed Product: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm F1.8
- Offers high-speed shooting with a bright F1.8 suitable for the studio use, low light shots and indoor sports.
- High quality metal design and finish.
- Expected launch by the end of the year 2012. Specifications and price are not yet determined.
Outline of Developed Product: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 60mm F2.8 Macro
- Offers the 1:1 life size magnification (equivalent to 2:1 in 35mm) at the closest focusing distance of 0.19m/0.62ft.
- Dust-/splash-proof design.
- Expected launch by the end of the year 2012. Specifications and price are not yet determined.