Olympus latest news releases: The OM-D E-M1 Mark II, 12-100mm f4.0 Lens, 30mm f3.5 premium macro lens & 25mm f1.2 lens
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II compact system camera.
This Micro Four Thirds System standard compliant Compact System Camera, due to go on sale in October, achieves a maximum 18 fps high-speed sequential shooting in AF/AE tracking. The newly developed TruePic VIII image processor, 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS sensor equipped with the new 121-point all cross-type On-chip Phase Detection AF sensor, and advanced 5-axis Image Stabilization culminates in excellent image quality and responsiveness in the Olympus OM-D series flagship model.
Main Features
- High-speed sequential shooting and AF performance for capturing split-second moments, and maximum 18 fps sequential shooting performance in AF/AE tracking
- Dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (-10°C) performance in a compact, lightweight design for both excellent mobility and reliability
- Excellent image quality achieved with the high-speed TruePic VIII image processor and 20.4 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
- Advanced in-body 5-axis Image Stabilization and Electronic Stabilization provide beautiful hand-held image quality and support for 4K-compatible OM-D Movie
- Silent mode and other original Olympus shooting features expand the realms of shooting
Click this link to go to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II news release page for more information.
The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f4.0 IS PRO (35mm equivalent: 24-200mm)
This is scheduled to go on sale in the end of November, 2016. This compact, lightweight, high-performance, high-magnification professional zoom lens features a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof (-10°) construction along with an image stabilization mechanism. It conforms to the Micro Four Thirds System standard and provides amazing mobility. When combined with a compatible camera body, 5-axis sync IS is supported, enabling the world’s most powerful 6.5 shutter speed steps of compensation performance*1, expanding the range of hand-held shooting scenes.
Main Features
- Compact, lightweight, high-performance, high-magnification zoom lens with amazing mobility for professionals
- 5-axis sync IS with the world’s most powerful 6.5 shutter speed steps of compensation performance*1
- Macro capabilities with a closest working distance of 1.5cm and a maximum shooting magnification of 0.6x (35mm equivalent)
Click this link to go to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II news release page for more information.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro (35mm equivalent: 60mm)
Conforms to the Micro Four Thirds System standard with a maximum image magnification of 2.5x (35mm equivalent), scheduled to go on sale in the end of November, 2016.
The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 premium macro lens features a maximum image magnification of 2.5x, that is the highest in its class, and the high powered magnification ability to approach subjects up to 14mm away from the end of the lens for a whole new world of macro shooting expression.
Olympus currently offers several single-focal-length lenses in the M.Zuiko Premium category that provide sharpness and beautiful defocusing effects for everyone from advanced amateurs to entry-level users, including the M.Zuiko Digital 45mm f1.8 family portrait lens (sold in September 2011), and the M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f1.8 all-around standard snapshot lens (sold in February 2014). These lenses are well chosen as a second lens for many users who already use a standard zoom lens. The new M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f3.5 Macro provides sharpness and beautiful defocusing effects appropriate to a lens in the M.Zuiko Premium category.
Furthermore, when combined with the 5-axis Image Stabilization of the OM-D and PEN cameras, you can enjoy high magnification shooting, without worrying about camera shake.
The fastest AF speed in its class supports you to capture the best moments.
Main Features
- Maximum image magnification of 2.5x (35mm equivalent), the highest in its class
- Premium macro lens with excellent image quality
- High-speed AF even in the macro range
Click this link to go to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II news release page for more information.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f1.2 PRO (35mm equivalent: 50mm)
Scheduled to go on sale in the end of November, 2016. This high-performance standard lens, which conforms to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, features a dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof construction with excellent resolution performance and beautiful defocusing effects from the widest aperture setting of f1.2.
Main Features
- Excellent resolution performance from the widest aperture setting of f1.2
- Beautiful defocusing effects which result from the large diameter
- Focusing that quickly and accurately captures the focused surface
- Limits comatic aberration to depict points clearly as points
Click this link to go to the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II news release page for more information.
