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OM Digital Solutions Co via OM SYSTEM announced the release of the high-quality fast prime lenses, the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II. The 17mm is equivalent to 34mm in 35mm format and the 25mm is equivalent to 50mm in 35mm format. Both lenses are due to be released on March 1, 2025.
Compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard, it is small, lightweight, and has high image quality, and is designed with IPX1 water resistance and dust resistance in mind, so you can use it safely even in the rain or in environments where it is splashed with water. This means you can carry it around without worrying about getting your equipment wet in outdoor shooting environments, and you can concentrate on shooting.
Boasting the excellent image quality that only a prime lens can provide, both lenses have a popular focal length of F1.8 and are portable enough to be carried around easily to take advantage of any shooting opportunity, making them suitable for a wide range of scenes, from landscape photography and street snaps to portrait photography.
In addition, the MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) mechanism, which makes AF (autofocus) faster and quieter, and the OM SYSTEM body’s high-performance image stabilization mechanism allow you to comfortably shoot not only still images but also videos.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II is a wide-angle prime lens that takes advantage of the large F1.8 aperture to create a wide range of effects, from bokeh to deep focus.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F1.8 II installed on the “OM SYSTEM OM-3” In order to suppress image aberration, DSA (Dual Super Aspheric) lenses, which require advanced manufacturing technology, and HR (High Refractive index) lenses, as well as aspherical lenses, are used, resulting in a lens configuration of 9 elements in 6 groups, a total length of 37.6 mm, and a compact, lightweight lens weighing 112g while maintaining the high-quality feel of the metal exterior.
In addition, the lens is coated with ZERO (Zuiko Extra-low Reflection Optical) coating, which has high transmittance, thoroughly eliminating ghosts and flares to provide clear images with good definition. There is also little distortion on the edges, which is common with wide-angle lenses, allowing you to enjoy natural depictions.
Taking advantage of the F1.8 maximum aperture, you can make the subject stand out by blurring the foreground and background of the subject, or conversely, by taking advantage of the large depth of field that is a feature of wide-angle lenses, you can easily take pan-focus shots where everything from the foreground to the background is in focus. The 34mm equivalent angle of view is suitable for a wide range of shooting scenes, from landscapes to snapshots. Its versatility and compact size make it easy to carry around when you go out every day, and you can capture the various scenes and discoveries you encounter every day.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II is a standard prime lens that offers high image quality with a natural angle of view that is just as the eye sees it.
The lens is made up of nine elements in seven groups, including two aspherical lenses, and is a compact, high-performance optical system with a total length of 42 mm and a weight of 156 g, while maintaining the high-quality texture of the metal exterior. Compared to standard zoom lenses, the maximum aperture is bright at F1.8, allowing you to enjoy more bokeh effects.
In addition to its focal length equivalent to 50mm, the F1.8 aperture makes this lens ideal for beginning to create the bokeh effect that is unique to interchangeable lens cameras.
The 50mm equivalent angle of view is close to the human field of vision, and reproduces the scene as it is seen with little exaggeration of perspective. With its compact, lightweight body with excellent portability and a user-friendly angle of view, it can be used in a wide range of scenes, from table photos to snapshots and portrait photography.
