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Olympus Releases Updates for Lenses

added on 2009-05-20 05:56:00
by Tanya Palta

Olympus has released updates for the following lenses: Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F3.5 Fisheye, 18-180mm F3.5-6.3, 70-300mm F4.0-5.6 and the 90-250mm F2.8. The update fixes the sequential shooting when using C-AF on the E-3 and E-30. For more information go here.

Tags: Zuiko, updates, firmware, accessories, lenses, Olympus

Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II (28-108mm) Lens

added on 2008-11-06 05:06:00
by Tanya Palta

Olympus apart from the E-30, also unveiled a new lens. The Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II (28-108mm) lens has a minimum focusing distance of 22cm and will become available in mid-January 2009. The lens also let’s one preview the E-30’s new Art Filter effects in real-time and also features High-Speed Imager AF support.

ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II (28-108mm) lens – main features:

• High-Speed Imager AF compatibility
• A full complement of features to support creative photography
• Circular aperture diaphragm
• Closest focusing distance of 22cm throughout the zoom range
• Bright 3.9x wide angle standard zoom
• 3 aspherical lens elements for excellent quality
• Splash and dustproof

Tags: Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm 1:2.8-3.5 II (2, Lenses, Zuiko, Olympus, Accessories

Firmware Update for Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses

added on 2008-11-03 02:02:00
by Tanya Palta

A Firmware update for 5 Olympus Zuiko Digital lenses is now available for download. The lenses in question are: 25mm F2.8 35mm F3.5 Macro, 14-42mm F3.5-5.6, 35-100mm F2.0, and 40-150mm F4.0-5.6. Version 1.2/1.3 makes the lenses compatible with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 camera.

Tags: Olympus., Zuiko Digital, lenses, Olympus, Zuiko, Olympus Zuiko Digital Ed, super wide-angle lens

Olympus Four Thirds Lenses Cashback Offer

added on 2008-10-09 17:52:00
by Tanya Palta

From 1 October 2008 to 31 January 2009, select Olympus Four Thirds System-based ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses are eligible for a cashback. To register for this promotion click here and the proof of purchase must be sent to the following address:

Olympus D-SLR Promotion
Postfach 1420
32773 Lage
Germany

Tags: Olympus, Accessories, Lenses, E-Systen, ZUIKO, Digital ED

Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f.4.0-f5.6 Lens

added on 2008-05-13 03:48:00
by Tanya Palta

Apart from announcing the E-520 DSLR, Olympus also announced a new lens. The Olympus Zuiko Digital 18-36mm equivalent (ED 9-18mm Four Thirds) f4.0-f5.6, is a super-wide-angle zoom lens that is compatible with any of the Olympus E-System bodies.

The lens measures only 3 inches long and weighs a mere 9.88 ounces. The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f.4.0-f5.6 will be available in the fall of 2008. The estimated street price will be $599.99.

“Affordable super wide-angle lenses with equivalent focal lengths less than 20mm have not been widely available in digital SLR photography,” said John Knaur, senior marketing manager – DSLR, Olympus Imaging America Inc. “Pairing this lens or any of the other Zuiko digital lenses with the new E-520, and its in-body image stabilization, provides a combination ideal for lower light shots like a fountain at night. This combination offers image stabilization for a super wide-angle zoom not found in camera systems with in-lens stabilization.”

Tags: Olympus, Zuiko, Olympus Zuiko Digital Ed, super wide-angle lens

Olympus ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 Lens

added on 2008-03-05 03:32:00
by Tanya Palta

Along with the E-420 DSLR, Olympus also announced the ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens. The new lens is equivalent to a focal length of 50mm and has a collective length of just 76.5mm making it perfect for standard usage. Adhering to the Four Thirds Standard, this model is fully-compatible with the made-for-digital Olympus E-System and the double-sided aspherical lens elements claims to provide optimal aberration correction.

The ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens also features a screw-on aluminum lens cap and will be available in April 2008 for £189.99

ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens – main features:

· Ultra-compact lens
· Fixed focal length of 25mm (equivalent to 50mm on a 35mm camera)
· Bright 1:2.8 aperture
· Merely 23.5mm thin and 95g light
· Minimum focusing distance of only 20cm
· Comes with screw-on aluminum lens cap

Tags: Lens, Accessories, DSLR, ZUIKO, Zuiko DIGITAL 25mm 1:2.8 lens, Olympus

Olympus Alerts E-System Users About ZUIKO Lenses

added on 2008-02-18 11:07:00
by Tanya Palta

Olympus has issued a notice on their website alerting Olympus E-System users regarding certain ZUIKO Digital ED 12-60mm SWD lenses. According to Olympus some of these lenses may be experiencing less than optimal auto focusing response and hence the company is offering free inspection and repair. Lenses with serial numbers between 230005416 and 23001068 are said to be affected and for more info go here.

Tags: Olympus, Accessories, Lenses, E-Systen, ZUIKO, Digital ED 12-60mm SWD

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