Olympus has introduced a new super-telephoto zoom lens. The Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm offers an f/4.0-5.6 maximum aperture and an angle of view equivalent to 140mm-600mm on a 35mm camera when used on DSLRs with the Four-Thirds mount.
The compact 21.8-ounce lens incorporates three ED (extra-low dispersion) elements to reduce fringing and other optical flaws, and provides a minimum focusing distance of 47 inches with autofocus or 38 inches with manual focus. Like all Zuiko Digital Specific lenses, it houses its own processor and offers the photographer the ability to upgrade its firmware as new technology becomes available. The lens has a 58mm filter diameter.
The Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm Super-telephoto Lens will be available in September 2007 for $399.99.
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