Olympus introduces mid-range telephoto lens for PEN:
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6

Hamburg, 31 August 2010 – Just weeks after celebrating a prestigious award for one M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED lens, Olympus has added another outstanding model to the Micro Four Thirds system for PEN cameras. The new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 (80-300mm) short to mid-range telephoto lens features the silent autofocus technology that makes M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED lenses ideal for recording HD movies – a favourite feature with PEN users. The new lens will be available in black and silver from end of October 2010.

The new M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm is not only near-silent, it is also light, compact and extremely fast to focus – perfect for shooting portraits or other subjects in the middle distance. Its exceptional speed, smoothness and silence are made possible by the rear-focussing mechanism that comprises only two lens elements. Thanks to this innovation, the new lens can record HD movies with excellent sound, eliminating the whir that can otherwise ruin movie playback. With its trademark Micro Four Thirds portability and superb optical performance, it lets users capture high-quality still photos and movies stress-free.

The mid-range telephoto lens complements the 3x wide angle zoom lens (M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6) and comes supplied with the standard PEN kit. Both lenses will be available in the PEN Double Zoom Kit.

 
For questions or additional information, please contact:

Franziska Jorke
Olympus Europa Holding GmbH
Tel.: +49-40-23773-4759
Email: Franziska.Jorke@Olympus-europa.com
www.olympus-europa.com