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The Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm f.4.0-f5.6
Olympus Super-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens New Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens is Easy on the
Back and the Wallet
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VALLEY, Pa., May 13, 2008 – Olympus has applied its
optical expertise to develop the Zuiko Digital 18-36mm equivalent (ED 9-18mm
Four Thirds) f4.0-f5.6, a super-wide-angle zoom lens covering a wide focal
length range. This compact ultra-wide-angle zoom lens can be used on any of the
Olympus E-System digital single lens reflex (DSLR)
camera bodies, and measures only 3 inches long and weighs a mere 9.88 ounces for greater
portability.
The lens’ lightweight design coupled with In-Body
Image Stabilization – available in the flagship E-3,
E-510 and the newly announced E-520 – makes capturing amazing,
blur-free images possible even without a tripod. Olympus now offers two
super-wide-angle zoom lenses (9-18mm affordable consumer lens and 7-14mm
splash-proof lens for the pro photographer) that feature both a focal distance
equivalent to less than 20mm on a 35mm camera and image stabilization. E-System
owners also realize the benefits of Live View, which makes it possible to shoot
from unique perspectives that are difficult with an optical viewfinder alone,
including over a crowd or at ground-level to catch a toddler’s first steps.
“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.”
100% Digital-Specific Lens for Sharpness and Rich
Colors
The
9-18mm lens is part of Olympus’ expanding line of 100 percent digital lenses
– designed specifically for digital photography. Unlike other camera
companies, Olympus does not rely on old film lenses, which often result in
images with soft edges or other imperfections.
Availability and
U.S. Pricing / Product Configurations
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.
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