M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO & M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter – Olympus Press Release

Olympus Imaging Corporation (President: Haruo Ogawa) is pleased to announce the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO (35mm equivalent focal length: 80-300mm), a high-quality telephoto zoom lens conforming to the Micro Four Thirds System standard with a bright f2.8 and an aperture value that does not change regardless of focal length. It is scheduled to go on sale in late November 2014.

The second release in the M.Zuiko PRO category of professional lenses, this lens boasts high optical performance, splash & dust proof construction and robustness, and regularly provides high image quality under any conditions. It is the perfect lens for all customers seeking a depictive power and mobility that satisfies professional standards. Together with the previously released M.Zuiko ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO zoom lens, the product line-up covers the focal length from 24mm to 300mm (35mm equivalent), with the same bright f2.8 constant aperture. The range of possible shooting scenes will surely be expanded when using the lens in combination with OM-D E-M1, an interchangeable lens camera that boasts splash & dust proof construction for photography even in the rain. Furthermore, combining the lens with the M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 scheduled to be released at the same time achieves the coverage of telephoto ranges up to 420mm (35mm equivalent).

Main Features

1. Superior image quality, with the fixed f2.8 aperture at all focal lengths
2. Mobility that comes from a fixed-length compact body outfitted with fast aperture lens and splash & dust proof construction
3. A fast, accurate AF with high close-up performance, achieved with the world’s first Dual VCM focusing system
4. Combined with a teleconverter, it provides a high quality and high performance 112-420mm^*1 telephoto zoom.

Product Summary

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO mounted on the OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1	M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14 attached to the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO

M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO outfitted with
dedicated hood LH-76

Main Features Details

1. Superior image quality, with the fixed f2.8 aperture at all focal lengths

This lens achieves a compact, lightweight and high performance by taking advantage in this product of the hallmarks of the Micro Four Thirds System standard to achieve a maximum aperture of f2.8 at all zoom focal lengths and cover a telephoto range of 80mm to 300mm (35mm equivalent).

To achieve compact, lightweight lens with optical performance exceeding that of the heretofore highly regarded Four Thirds System standard Super High Grade (SHG) lens, the lens employs such glass materials as the Super ED lenses, the ED or HD lens^*2 as well as of EDA^*3 and other aspherical lenses. The latest design technologies were also incorporated in developing the lens, such as making proactive use of ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating to thoroughly eliminate ghosts and flare.

As a result, with a maximum aperture at all zoom focal lengths the lens provides the high Olympus image quality that satisfies professional standards.

2. Mobility that comes from a fixed-length compact body outfitted with fast aperture lens and splash & dust proof construction

As a telephoto zoom lens with a fast aperture of f2.8 for professional use, we have achieved a stable center of gravity and a total length that remains unchanged during zooming. It also offers strong splash & dust proof performance that permits photography even in the rain when used in combination with astonishing compact and lightweight E-M1, the flagship model of the OM-D series. With these outstanding mobility, this lens gives you the possibilities of photographing the way you like in any locations using the minimum amount of equipment.

3. A fast, accurate AF with high close-up performance, achieved with the world’s first Dual VCM focusing system^*4

This lens applies the Dual VCM focusing system, an evolution of Olympus-original fast and quiet Movie and Still Compatible (MSC) mechanism. The Dual VCM focusing system is the world’s first to use two linear motors to perform focusing with a floating method. The new design has made fast autofocusing with no loss of image quality possible by operating two groups of miniaturized focusing lenses simultaneously, quickly, and with great precision. For a telephoto zoom lens, you can still experience focusing speed on par with that of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO.

Also, it offers a closest shooting distance of 70cm (approx. 50cm from the lens tip) throughout the entire zoom range with no loss of image quality thanks to the corrective effects the floating method provides.

4. Combined with a teleconverter, it provides a high quality and high performance 112-420mm^*1 telephoto zoom.

Along with the new PRO lens, we have come up with the M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, which is the world’s first rear teleconverter for the Compact System Cameras. Attaching it between the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO and the camera body changes the combination into a compact, high-performance telephoto lens with a focal length of 112mm to 420mm (35mm equivalent). Leaving the closest shooting distance unchanged, the maximum shooting magnification is increased to 0.6x (35mm equivalent). As it specifically designed for the Compact System Camera, this teleconverter also minimizes image degradation.

Other Features

1. Equipped with a manual focus (MF) clutch mechanism that permits instantly switching from the autofocus (AF) to the MF mode to allow for personal selection.
2. Function button (L-Fn) mounted on the lens. It makes it possible to adjust functions corresponding to such custom settings on the camera body as “AF stop”.
3. The dedicated Lens Hood LH-76 uses a slider-locking mechanism that allows you to slide down the hood while it is still attached.

Separately-sold Related New Products

Teleconverter, M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter, MC-14

It is the world’s first rear teleconverter for the Compact System Cameras. It can alter the focal distance of the lens attached to 1.4x with high image quality unchanged. It consists of 6 elements lens (including 1 HR lens) in 3 groups, in a thin (14.7mm) metallic body. As with the M.Zuiko PRO lens, this teleconverter employs splash, dust and freeze-proof performance.

This is a dedicated teleconverter for the M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO as well as the M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm f4 PRO which has been announced for development. The aperture value will be one step darker when outfitted with the teleconverter.

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14

Protection Filter, Zuiko PRF-ZD72 PRO

The first protection filter to be named “Zuiko”, it has adopt ZERO Coating quality. To control flare and ghosting from reflections, the filter has black coating on glass edge and utilizes black alumite coating on a barrel processed in a matte surface finishing for less reflection, let alone multi-coating on both sides.

The Zuiko PRF-ZD62 PRO, matched to the filter diameter of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO will also be on sale at the same time.

Zuiko PRF-ZD72 PRO

Lens Case, LSC-1120

A new drawstring bag-style lightweight lens case with a 3-layer construction for protecting your lenses. It can store tripod mount lens with lens hood, lens cap, protection filter and teleconverter attached.

LSC-0603 for storing the teleconverter MC-14, as well as the LSC-0811 and the LSC-0914, drawstring-style bags of different sizes will be on sale at the same time.

Lens Cases
From left: LSC-1120, LSC-0914, LSC-0811, LSC-0603

Overview of Related Accessories

Main specifications:
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO

Main specifications:
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 1.4x TELECONVERTER, MC-14

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f2.8 PRO 1.4x TELECONVERTER KIT