A new zoom lens, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO, will debut at the same time as the OM-D E-M1. The lens like the body is dustproof and splashproof. Breaking with Olympus tradition, it comes with a lens hood in the box (not optional). An Olympus executive explained that is because “all professional lenses comes with a hood”. This is the only lens in that category now. The lens has a filter diameter of 62mm.
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f2.8 PRO Lens
It was also revealed that a new PRO zoom, the 40-150mm f2.8 is under development. Things are looking good.
New PRO Mid Tele Zoom
See next page for Sample Images of 12-40 mm…
“Pro lens should come with a hood” – LOL – my E-510, E-620 two kit lenses had free hoods, the 25mm DSLR lens did not have a hood because it is a pancake, the 75mm mft lens is expensive but has no free hood. Olympus stopped giving free hoods easily when they went MFT
Awesome, I really want this type of camera because I like to travel around the world and like to capture all beautiful moments on my cam.