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Olympus Introduces Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6

The compact super-telephoto zoom lens offers a view like that of a 140mm-600mm lens on a 35mm camera.


June 2007


Olympus Introduces Zuiko Digital ED 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6

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.

Zuiko Digital(TM) ED 70-300mm F4.0/5.6 Specifications

Focal Length 70-300mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length 140-600mm
Lens Construction 14 Elements in 10 Groups, (including 3 ED lenses)
Angle of View 18 - 4.1 Degree
Closest Focusing Distance 0.96m (at MF shooting)
  note: 1.2m when using at AF shooting
Maximum Image Magnification 0.50x
35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification 1.0x
Minimum Field Size 26x35mm
Number of Blades 9 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
Maximum Aperture f4.0 (70mm) - f5.6 (300mm)
Minimum Aperture f22
Filter Size Diameter 58mm
Dimensions Diameter 80x127mm
Weight 21.8 oz. (620g)
Accessories  
Lens Hood LH-61E (Included)
Lens Cap LC-58C (Included)
Lens Case LSC-0918 (Optional)
Compatibility  
Tele Converter EC-14 YES (MF available)
Tele Converter EC-20 YES (MF available)
Extension Tube EX-25 YES (MF available)
Box Contents 70-300mm F4-5.6, Lens Cap(LC-58C), Lens Rear Cap(LR-1),
Lens Hood(LH-61E),
Instruction Manual, Olympus Worldwide Warranty Card
  Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

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