OM System introduces the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, 17mm F1.8 II, 25mm F1.8 II
OM System has announced updates to three of its lenses with the introduction of the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm 1:1.8 II and M.Zuiko Digital 25mm 1:1.8 II
All three lenses gain the OM System moniker in place of 'Olympus' and feature weather-sealing at all the moving points.
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II has an effective focal length range of 200-800mm making it attractive for wildlife and sport photography. Its reach can be extended to 1600mm by the MC-20 Teleconverter. It's also compatible with the MC-1.4 teleconverter which takes its maximum focal length to 1120mm.
The lens is constructed from 21 elements arranged in 15 groups with 4 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements, 2 Super HR (high refractive index) elements and 2 HR (high refractive index) elements to maintain image quality across the frame and throughout the zoom range.
In addition, its Sync IS stabilisation system gives up to 7 stops of shutter speed compensation with compatible cameras.
Further good news is that the M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II is weather-sealed to IPX1 certification and there's a Premium Fluorine Coating to help keep the front element clean.
OM system supplies the lens with a detachable tripod collar and a lens hood.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II Specifications
Lens type: Micro Four Thirds telephoto zoom
Announced: 6th February 2025
Focal Length: 100-400mm (200-800mm 35mm equivalent focal length)
Construction: 21 elements in 15 groups with 4 ED elements, 2 Super HR elements, 2 HR elements
Coatings: ZERO coating and Fluorine Protective Coating
Weather resistance: IPX1
Closest focusing distance: 1.3 m (entire zoom range)
Maximum magnification: 0.09x at 100mm, 0.29x at 400mm
Number of aperture blades: 9
Maximum aperture: F5.0 at 100mm, F6.3 at 400mm
Minimum Aperture: F22
Lens IS Mechanism: VCM
Filter size: 72 mm
Dimensions (D x L): 86.4 x 205.6mm
Weight: 1,125g without tripod adapter, lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood or 1,300g with tripod adapter, without lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II on the new OM-3.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II and M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II and M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II are rebranded weather-sealed versions of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 and M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8. They deliver effective focal lengths of 34mm and 50mm respectively, making them useful for a wide-range of photographic genres.
They are a similar size and weight and feature the same 46mm filter thread.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II Specifications
Lens type: Micro Four Thirds wide-angle prime
Focal length: 17mm (34mm 35mm equivalent focal length)
Construction: 9 elements in 6 groups with 1 DSA (Double Sided Aspherical)) element, 1 HR element, 2 aspherical elements
Coatings: ZERO coating
Weather resistance: IPX1
Closest focusing distance: 0.25m
Maximum magnification: 0.08x
Number of aperture blades: 7
Maximum aperture: F1.8
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens IS Mechanism: No
Filter Size: 46mm
Dimensions (D x L): 57.6 x 37.6mm
Weight: 112g without lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood
The OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II on the OM-3.
OM System M.Zuiko Digital 25mm 1:1.8 II Specifications
Lens type: Micro Four Thirds wide-angle prime
Focal length: 25mm (50mm 35mm equivalent focal length)
Construction: 9 elements in 7 groups with 2 aspherical elements
Coatings: ZERO coating
Weather resistance: IPX1
Closest focusing distance: 0.25m
Maximum magnification: 0.12x
Number of aperture blades: 7
Maximum aperture: F1.8
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens IS Mechanism: No
Filter Size: 46mm
Dimensions (D x L): 59.4 x 42mm
Weight: 156g without lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood
M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II, M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8 II, M.Zuiko Digital 25mm F1.8 II Price and Availability
The new OM System lenses are set to go on sale in late February or early March and are priced as follows:
M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS II £1,299.00
M.Zuiko Digital 17mm 1:1.8 II £479.00
M.Zuikon Digital 25mm 1:1.8 II £399.00
