The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens is a compact and lightweight wide-angle zoom built with the acclaimed Olympus weather sealing. Using this lens, you will see how excellent the image quality is across the entire zoom range (16 to 50mm – 35 mm equivalent), giving the photographer a unique photographic experience. The compact size makes this lens an excellent travelling companion, meaning you will never miss those dramatic landscape photos with a field of view that feels natural to the human eye. This lens is now available to order from Campkins and you can order yours here. We also saw the release of the Olympus Pen E-P7 see here for details.
Features of the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens
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Ultra-wide, Redefined
It’s an ultra‑wide world. The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens (16‑50mm*) is perfect for capturing outdoor scenes and dramatic landscapes. It easily fits in your hand, weighs just 411 g and features powerful magnification. No‑worry, weather-sealed construction lets you shoot spectacular images in all conditions. Ultra‑wide. Portable. Perfect.
Compact wide angle zoom
Weighing just 411 g and only 8.85 cm high, this ultra-wide-angle, with 3.1x zoom magnification pro lens goes anywhere you go with ease. Enjoy more shooting versatility with a fixed F4.0 aperture that runs through the full 16-50mm (35mm equivalent) focal range. With the convenient retracting mechanism, simply turn the zoom ring to extend the lens for smooth, easy shooting.
Pro performance
Made with some of the world’s finest glass, an array of precision-cut elements work together to eliminate chromatic aberration and minimize ghosting and flare. Capture high-resolution images with spectacular edge-to-edge sharpness at every focal point, even when the lens is set at the widest aperture.
Weather resistant metal construction
This IPX1-rated lens is splashproof, dustproof, and freezeproof down to -10 C for worry-free, all-weather shooting. Shoot in rough conditions with confidence. Manufactured from durable, long-lasting metal, this lens takes whatever the outdoors dishes out. Easily and cleanly wipe the glass thanks to an advanced, high-performance front lens fluorine coating that effectively repels dust, dirt, rain, and snow.
From ultra-wide to outdoor portraits
Enjoy more shooting versatility with a fixed F4.0 aperture that runs through the full 16-50mm (35mm equivalent) focal range. Get closer. The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens boasts a 23 cm minimum focusing distance at all focus points, and up to 0.42x (35mm equivalent) magnification for capturing more creative images.
72Ø Filter Compatible
Adding a polarizing or neutral density filter takes your images to new, creative places. As a lens ideally suited to landscape photography, you’ll appreciate being able to add a ø 72 polarizing filter or neutral density filter to soften bright light and capture beautiful motion blur.
Dedicated Function Button
When you need to react quickly while shooting, you’ll appreciate how easy it is to control this lens. Just press the L-Fn button with your thumb and you’ll have instant access to your preset functions that make shooting easier and more enjoyable.
M.Zuiko Glass
It takes a lot of lens elements to capture pristine images. You’ll find seven types of glass inside the barrel, including Super ED and EDA elements. They’re arranged in 10 groups and configured to eliminate chromatic aberration, ghosts and flare. It’s what happens when you make some of the world’s finest glass.
Sample Images
Buy the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens
The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens is the perfect travel companion and would compliment any Olympus users kit. At Campkins we are now taking orders for the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4.0 PRO lens. To order yours you can use the link or call us on 01223 368087.
Specifications
| Focal Length | 8-25mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 16-50mm |
| Lens Construction | 16 elements in 10 groups |
| (1 DSA lens, 2 Aspherical ED lenses, 1 Super ED lens, 1 ED lens, | |
| 1 Super HR lens, 1 HR lens, 1 HD lens) | |
| Splashproof Type / Dustproof | IEC Standard publication 60529 IPX1 / Dustproof construction |
| Focusing System | High-speed Imager AF (MSC) – Linear Motor Drive System |
| Angle of View | 107 degrees – 47 degrees |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.23 m (throughout the zoom range) |
| Maximum Image Magnification | Wide: 0.07x / Tele: 0.21x |
| 35mm Equivalent Max. Image Magnification | Wide: 0.14x / Tele: 0.42x |
| Minimum Field Size | Wide: 241.9 x 181.8 mm / Tele: 83.0 x 62.4 mm |
| Number of Blades | 7 (circular aperture diaphragm) |
| Maximum Aperture | F4.0 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Filter Size | Diameter 72 mm |
| Dimensions | Diameter 77 x 88.5 mm |
| Weight | 411 g (without lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood) |
| Box Contents | LC-72C Lens Cap, LR-2 Lens Rear Cap, LH-76E Lens Hood, CS-53 Wrapping Cloth, Instruction Manual, Olympus Local Warranty Card |