Olympus® Introduces a New Micro Four Third's Lens That Delivers PEN Performance in the Toughest Conditions
Olympus' First Micro Four Thirds Lens with an Electronic Zoom is Quiet, Versatile and Designed to Deliver a Range of Images in a Compact, Dust- and Splashproof Body
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., December 14, 2011 – Olympus adds to its powerfully simple and growing PEN
family with the first fully-compatible
interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lens to incorporate an electronic motorized zoom.
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm F3.5-6.3
EZ (35mm equivalent 24–100mm) delivers smooth, quiet zooming that gives you versatility, portability and maximizes the
performance of the Olympus PEN® compact system cameras.
The sophisticated new lens has
a zoom ratio of approximately 4.2x, allowing photographers to capture anything
from detailed, wide-angle group shots to medium telephoto-range images so you
can get up close and personal for intimate portraits of children and pets –
even indoors. The photographer can control the zooming speed by turning the
barrel – slowly for drama, quickly for performance, or at an intermediate rate.
Manual zooming is also available for those looking to take full
control.
In macro
mode, which can be set by pushing the zoom ring forward while depressing the
macro button on the side of the lens, focusing is possible between 8 and 20
inches for close-up shooting with a maximum image magnification of 0.72X (35mm
camera equivalent). The L-Fn (Lens Function) button suspends the autofocusing operation
temporarily to avoid unintended focusing on obstacles that appear suddenly
between the camera and the subject.
Perfect for brilliant still images and high-definition (HD) video capture, the Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ has also been enhanced with a
linear motor that drives smooth and quiet autofocusing for stress-free
shooting.
New lens elements and glass materials ensure the clearest possible imaging performance, and
the proven dust and splashproof mechanism originally featured in the Four
Thirds SHG (Super High Grade) series lenses is now incorporated for the first
time in a Micro Four Thirds System lens. Multiple sealing rings, fitted
throughout the lens body, prevent water splashes and dust from penetrating,
making the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ a versatile zoom lens for the
toughest conditions.
U.S. Pricing and Availability
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ: Available Mid-January 2012
Estimated Street Price: $499.99
Specifications:
| Mount Standard |
Micro Four Thirds System Standard |
| Focal Length |
12-50mm (35mm equivalent focal length 24-100mm) |
| Lens construction |
10 Elements in 9 Groups
- DSA lens, 2 Aspherical lenses and ED Lens |
| Angle of View |
84 - 24 Degree |
| AF System |
High-speed Imager AF (MSC)
- Linear Motor Drive System |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
0.35m (at Normal Mode)
0.2m (at Macro Mode) |
| Maximum Image Magnification |
0.36x (at Normal Mode)
[0.72x (at Macro Mode)] |
| Minimum Field Size |
36 x 48mm |
| Number of Blades |
5 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) |
| Maximum Aperture |
f3.5(12mm) - f6.3(50mm) |
| Minimum Aperture |
f22 |
| Filter Size |
Diameter 52mm |
| Dimension |
Diameter 57 x 83mm |
| Weight |
211g |
| Box Contents |
Lens Cap (LC-52C), Lens Rear Cap (LR-2), Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card |
