Olympus: New Weather-Sealed M.ZUIKO DIGITAL PRO Lenses are Compact, Lightweight, Ultra Wide: ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO Zoom + ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO – the World’s First with f/1.8 Aperture

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This is an update to the previous blog, New Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO Lens to Be Available in Summer 2015: 16mm Focal Length (35mm Equivalent), Dustproof, Splashproof & Dedicated Underwater Lens Port.

Olympus announced today the following two new premium M.ZUIKO DIGITAL PRO lenses:

• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for an estimated street price of $1,299.99 (US) and $1,599.99 (Canada).

• M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for an estimated street price of $999.99 (US) and $1,249.99 (Canada).

PRESS RELEASE

Olympus M.Zuiko® Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 AND 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO Lenses for Compact Exploring

Excellent Optical Performance, Ultra-Wide, Compact and Lightweight for Ultimate Mobility, Dustproof and Splashproof Construction, Underwater Accessory Compatibility

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., May 12, 2015 – Today, Olympus is pleased to announce the availability of two new premium M.ZUIKO DIGITAL PRO lenses. The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is an ultra-wide-angle zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 14-28mm, while the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO, the world’s first with an f/1.8 aperture, features a minimum working distance of just 2.5cm and offers excellent bokeh with wide-angle macro shots. Both lenses are equipped with Olympus’ legendary weather sealing, providing peace-of-mind while shooting in extreme weather conditions with an OM-D® camera.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is the ideal lens for wide-angle shooting needs in any condition. This premium lens includes weather sealing in 11 locations, enabling use in rain and snow, or even on the beach, where other lenses may not be able to withstand ocean spray or dust penetration. At 534 grams, or just under 19 ounces, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is about 45 percent lighter than similar competitor products, eliminating heavy equipment that may slow the user down.

The lens also includes premium close-up shooting capabilities, thanks to the minimum working distance of just 7.5cm, offering extremely sharp capture capability, even at the very edges of an image. Three Super ED lenses, one ED lens and two EDA lenses help to minimize peripheral chromatic aberration, while the ZERO (Zuiko Extra-Low Reflective Optical) Coating aids in minimizing ghosting. The lens also boasts an L-Fn button with 27 assignable functions and a Manual Focus Clutch with built-in Focus Distance Meter. The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens comes with a fixed lens hood and pinch-style lens cap LC-79 for added protection.

 

Hobbyists, photo enthusiasts and professionals alike will be captivated by the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye lens’ 180-degree diagonal angle of view. Like the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO, this lens includes dustproof and splashproof construction, for unlimited wide-angle adventure. The lens is also compatible with a custom dome port for use with an Olympus underwater housing.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye lens is constructed of 17 elements in 15 groups and can capture high resolution at the very edges of an image, even at the maximum aperture of f1.8. ZERO Coating minimizes optical flares and ghosting. The lens also comes with a fixed lens hood and a pinch-style lens cap LC-62.

Both of the lenses’ compact size, brightness and weight reflect Olympus’ mastery of precision engineering. When used in conjunction with core OM-D technologies, like 5-axis image stabilization, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye open the user up to new possibilities for long exposure hand-held shooting.

Underwater Lens Port, PPO-EP02
The PPO-EP02 glass dome lens port is a great accessory to the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye lens, enabling the user to capture the widest shot possible underwater with the OM-D E-M5 or OM-D E-M1 underwater housings. The PPO-EP02 is 15 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than Olympus’ previous lens port model, the PPO-E04, allowing for more compact and lightweight underwater shooting. Also, the hood section can be removed to reduce waves for over-under shots. (Rear Cover (PRPC-EP02) and Front Cover (PBC-EP02) are bundled).

U.S. Pricing and Availability
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for an estimated street price of $1,299.99 (US) and $1,599.99 (Canada).
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for an estimated street price of $999.99 (US) and $1,249.99 (Canada).
To find out more about the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO lenses, and for a complete list of specifications, visit the Olympus website at http://www.getolympus.com/us/en/lenses/pen-omd.html.

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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO Lens’ Specifications

Focal Length	7-14mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length	14-28mm
Lens Construction	14 Elements in 11 Groups
	(2 Aspherical ED lenses, 1 DSA lens, 1 Aspherical lens, 3 Super ED lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 HR lenses)
Dust & Splash Proof	Yes
Focusing System	High-speed Imager AF (MSC)
Angle of View	114 – 75 Degree
Closest Focusing Distance	0.2m
Maximum Image Magnification	0.11x
35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification	0.22x
Minimum Field Size	157 x 118 mm
Number of Blades	7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture	F2.8
Minimum Aperture	F22
Filter Size	–
Dimensions	Diameter 78.9×105.8mm
Weight	534gf
Box Contents	Lens Cap(LC-79), Lens Rear Cap(LR-2),
	Lens Case(LSC-0914), Instruction Manual,
	Olympus Local Warranty Card

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye Lens’ Specifications

Focal Length	8mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length	16mm
Lens Construction	17 Elements in 15 Groups
	(1 Aspherical lens, 3 Super ED lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 Super HR Lens, 2 HR lenses)
Dust & Splash Proof	Yes
Focusing System	High-speed Imager AF (MSC)
Angle of View	180 Degree
Closest Focusing Distance	0.12 m
Maximum Image Magnification	0.20x
35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification	0.40x
Minimum Field Size	154 mm × 82 mm
Number of Blades	7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture	f1.8
Minimum Aperture	f22
Filter Size	–
Dimensions	DIA.62 mm ｘ 80 mm
Weight	315g
Box Contents	Lens Cap(LC-62E), Lens Rear Cap(LR-2),
	Lens Case(LSC-0811-BLK), Local Warranty Card,
	Instruction Manual