25.06.12
First look new Olympus 75mm f/1.8 lens
Our Art Editor, Rebecca Stead, has had a first look at the new Olympus 75mm lens on the new OMD.
Just as sleek-looking as the OMD, the new Olympus 75mm f/1.8 Prime Portrait lens has arrived. Being given the camera I was surprised at how heavy it was, but the 75mm lens comes within a full metal housing. It feels durable, built to last, which I am sure is something thing that every photographer wants.
I found that the lens was very quiet and quick to focus and shot great wide-aperture portraits. It would be interesting to see what else the lens can cope with, other than portrait shots; according to the people at Olympus, the 75mm is also ideal for high-speed indoor sports and stage shooting in low light.
Specs:
Lens type: Telephoto prime
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Focal Length: 75mm
35mm equivalent focal length: 150mm
Blades: 9 (circular aperture diaphragm)
Maximum aperture: f/1.8
Metal barrel
MSC (movie and still compatible) mechanism for fast and quiet autofocusing
Price: £799
Available from July 2012. For more information, visit www.olympus.co.uk
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