Olympus Introduces Compact 18-180mm Zoom and 35mm Macro Zuiko E-System Lenses

Melville, New York, Sept 26, 2005 - Olympus is excited to announce its first consumer interchangeable SLR ultra zoom lens, the new Zuiko Digital 18-180mm (36-360mm equivalent in 35mm photography), as part of its extensive family of interchangeable Zuiko Digital Specific? lenses for the Olympus E-System. The new 10x optical ultra zoom lens offers a long focal length of up to 180mm, providing a versatile focal range to both beginner and advanced photographers.

Melville, New York, Sept 26, 2005 - Olympus today announced the release of its new Zuiko Digital 35mm 1:1 macro lens, a powerful compact lens affordably priced for the enthusiast photographer. Further expanding the extensive family of interchangeable Zuiko Digital Specific? lenses for the Olympus E-System, the new 35mm macro lens is specifically designed for detailed close-up photography, enabling photographers to capture life-size images from as close as 5.8 inches from their subject.

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