Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 lens will be the highest magnification available on an ILC mirrorless system
The 16.6x zoom on this lens will be great for sports and wildlife shooters.
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Early this morning Olympus announced the arrival of its newest lens: the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 (the 35mm equivalent to a 24-400mm). The lens is compatible with the Olympus OM-D camera body, has a 16.6x zoom, and will offer shooters the highest magnification currently available on an ILC mirrorless system.
Like most of Olympus products, the lens is dustproof and splashproof, making it a great option for shooters who spend their time outdoors. The lens will have a close focusing distance of 8.7 inches when shooting wide. While shooting telephoto it will have a maximum magnification of 0.46x for close-up shots.
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Here is what else we know about it
- 16 elements in 11 groups: three aspherical elements, two Super ED elements, two ED elements, one Super HR element, and two HR elements.
- High-speed Imager AF focusing system
- 84 – 6.2 degrees angle of view
- Seven circular aperture blades
- Minimum aperture of f/22
- Dimensions of 77.5 x 99.7 mm
- Weights: 1 pound
- Available March 2019 for $899
Although the lens will come with a lens hood, lens cap, rear cap, and case, Olympus is selling a few additional accessories for these lens.
These separately available accessories include a Lens Cap with a 72mm filter diameter which can be attached and removed without removing the hood. A LH-76B Lens Hood, a 72mm Protection Filter with blacked glass edges to suppress flares and ghosting, and a larger Lens Case that will allow the lens to be stored with its cap, hood, and protection filter in place.
If you are shooting with the Olympus OM-D body, this seems like it would be a great addition to your kit.
