There is a rumor battle between Fuji and Olympus in these days đ
Now we have the images of the soon to be announced three new MFT lenses from Olympus! And Digicameinfo also shared the specs:
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
– 37mm filter diameter
– Comes in black and silver
– Estimated retail price of around 35,000 yen (250 Euro or around $335) – Has a lens cap (correction, itâs not built in. You can remove it!)
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8
– 46mm filter diameter
– Minimum focusing distance is 0.25m
– Comes in black and silver
– Estimated retail price of around 35,000 yen (250 Euro or around $335)
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BCL-0980
– Fish-eye lens of 9mm f/8.0
– Minimum focusing distance 0.2m
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Announcement in late January just like Fuji đ
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That M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 is going to be quite popular.
In particular if it will deliver IQ comparable to 45/1.8.
interesting new images and specs, but since the legitimacy of the images is seemingly in question, I wonder about the specs?
Iâll take it at face value and wait till the real official announcement to make final judgement.
But, I do want to comment on one of the 3 lenses⌠namely the 25mm f1.8
I imagine the IQ to be pretty good on par with the 45mm f1.8 in performance.. at below $400, itâs still a reasonably priced lens if it can deliver the same IQ like the 45mm (but in 25mm focal length equivalent, of course).
With that said, I am honestly a bit disappointed in the design of the 25mm f1.8 (if it is real photo). Granted it looks relatively small and compact like the 45mm, but I was REALLY HOPING for the design to be more like the 17mm f1.8⌠with nice all metal construction and a cool MF clutch for quick snap back action to engage MF on the fly. Too bad⌠đ
If it is truly priced in the low to mid $300 range, then it makes sense it follows in the lesser build quality of the 45mm.. again, if info is credible, then I do welcome a âbargainâ & âaffordableâ high performing standard lens from Olympus.
BUT, at the same time, I wouldnât mind paying a bit more (up to $500) for something like the 17mm or 12mm lenses from Oly with nice all metal construction and the MF clutch.
I really would have appreciated a nicer build for the 25mm that would go in line with how Olympus has been progressively making their higher end lenses in metal with MF clutch. Unfortunately, I was really hoping for a bit more with the 25mm and I think Oly dropped the ball on it a tad…
Oh, well.. will see what is actual in a couple weeks.
oh, btw, I think the new compact zoom is pretty cool for a kit lens.. but I wouldn’t personally want it since I have the 12-40mm w/ constant f/2.8… but, it would be good for someone who wanted compact with decent IQ and flexibility.
the 9mm fisheye seems pretty cool, actually.. maybe a bit more useful than their other body cap lens.. the 15mm?.. if it’s priced below $100 like the other body cap lens from Oly, then it’ll definitely be fun to pick up for those fisheye shots.
Interesting. I just bought my first micro 4/3rds lens today- the 45mm 1.8. If I had known about the 25mm I would have waited. Alas, I don’t even have the camera yet until tomorrow. If all works out well then sign me up for the whole lot…starting with the 75mm and then the 12mm.