Olympus will release in Summer the new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 Portrait Lens for its OM-D and PEN system cameras. As a Micro Four Thirds lens, the lens has a 35mm equivalent focal length of 150mm. It has a optical design of 10 individual lens elements in 9 groups, including a total of 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses to correct aberrations and 2 HR lenses. These elements also come with Olympus’ ZERO (ZUIKO Extra-low Reflection Optical Coating) lens coatings to reduce reflectance.
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm f1.8 lens sports MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) autofocusing mechanism with an inner focus system for fast and quiet focusing. It gets a metallic focus ring. The lens will be available in Summer for $899.99.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 75mm (35mm equivalent focal length 150mm) |
|---|---|
| Lens construction | 10 elements in 9 Groups – 3 ED lenses, 2 HR lenses, |
| Angle of View | 16 Degree |
| AF System | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.84m |
| Maximum Image Magnification | 0.10x (35mm equivalent Maximum Image Magnification 0.20x) |
| Minimum Field Size | 130 x 173mm |
| Number of Blades | 9 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f22 |
| Filter Size | Diameter 58mm |
| Dimension | Diameter 64 x 69mm |
| Weight | 305g |
| Box Contents | Lens Cap(LC-58E), Lens Rear Cap(LR-2) , Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card |
