Specification :
With the addition of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm f/2.8 PRO, the PRO series now provides a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 from ultra wide-angle to telephoto.
Excelent Image quality represented of breath-taking clarity, edge to edge overwhelming resolution of the image, and soft, circular defocusing effects are sure to captivate users. Lens provides constant F2.8 aperture throughout its entire zoom range from wide angle all the way to telephoto. The lens is made up of five ED lenses, aspherical lenses, and HD lenses for thorough suppression of various aberration from infinite distance to extreme close-ups. Here is the Olympus' best optical performance.
ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) Coating is applied to the lens surface to thoroughly eliminate ghosts and flares. ZERO Coating boasts clear image quality even under challenging conditions such as a backlit settings.
Its outstanding portability makes hastle-free to shoot a picture exactly the way you want in any location.
Lens is surprisingly compact and lightweight. It's weighs is only half of an equivalent package in full-frame DSLR systems.
Comparison | Company A | ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO |
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Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 70-200mm | 40-150mm (80-300mm) |
Maximum Aperture | F2.8 | F2.8 |
Appearances | ||
Dimention: Diameter x Length | Ø88.8 x 199mm | Ø79.4 x 160mm |
Weight | 1,490g (with tripod adapter) | 880g (with tripod adapter) |
System | ||
System total weight | 3,245g | 1,759g (54% of company A) |
Use in the rain | ? |
The lens combined with OM-D camera bodies to create a very stable shooting platform because the lens length remains unchanged when zooming. Lens utilizes an inner zoom mechanism.
The lens offers faster focusing performance and improved accuracy. Thease are acheived by Dual VCM focusing system (floating lens focusing technology) that uses two linear motors that is for the first time in any lens. The system is capable for both still images and movies.
Dual VCM focusing system (moving two lens groups simultaneously with two linear motors) improves focusing speed as well as close-up shooting performance.
Dual VCM focusing system achieves outstanding closest focusing distance performance of 70cm from the image sensor (approx. 50cm from the front lens) at all zoom ranges while maintaining excellent image quality.
A reliable dustproof, splashproof and freeze-proof (-10°C) construction is capable to take pictures under any shooting environments.
The lens is equipped with the MF clutch mechanism that enables switching between autofocus and manualfocus mode with one quick action. This mechanism makes pre-focusing possible for quick shooting.
L-Fn function button provided on the lens. You can assgin one of your most frequent use function, such as pause autofocus fuction as well as other fuctions available from camera custom settings.