system of digital slr cameras, Olympus has successfully produced cameras (E-P1 and E-P2) which are small, light and capable of results equivalent to a digital SLR camera as all Micro Four Thirds cameras use a Four Thirds size sensor. Four Thirds lenses can also be used on the new micro system via an adapter which can limit some features on certain lenses such as autofocus. Olympus digital SLR lenses are capable of very high results and some lenses are regarded as the best of their type by magazine reviewers. For instance, the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 Zoom Lens is unmatched for its sheer optical quality and versatility.
Over the coming months, we will provide suggestions on which lenses to buy for beginners, intermediate and advanced photographers. The current range of Olympus digital SLR lenses is listed below together with a key providing information on the main key features of Olympus lenses.
Key to Olympus Lens Features
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Extra Low Dispersion Glass |
SWD |
Supersonic Wave Drive |
| OM |
Old Olympus Film System Lens Mount. Need Olympus MF-1 OM adapter for new Olympus DSLRs. |
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Olympus Digital SLR Lenses
Olympus Standard Lenses for Olympus Digital SLR Cameras
Olympus PRO Lenses are professional quality lenses for Olympus digital SLR cameras and are dust and splash proof
Olympus TOP PRO Lenses are the highest quality professional lenses made by Olympus. All lenses have large constant apertures, are dust and spash proof, contain ED glass and are identified by a platinum ring around the front lens
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