OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro

High-Performance Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lens for Micro Four Thirds Cameras

Overview

The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro is a high-performance ultra-wide-angle zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Known for its exceptional image quality, constant f/4.0 aperture, and robust construction, this lens is ideal for landscape, architecture, interior, and travel photography. Its advanced optical design ensures outstanding sharpness and clarity, making it a favorite among professional and enthusiast photographers.

Key Features

Versatile Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Range

• 8-25mm Focal Length: Provides an equivalent focal length of 16-50mm in 35mm format, offering a versatile range from ultra-wide to standard wide-angle, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes, architectural details, and interior scenes.
• Constant f/4.0 Aperture: Ensures consistent performance and exposure throughout the zoom range, allowing for excellent low-light performance and depth of field control.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 16 elements in 10 groups, including one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion), two ED, one DSA (Dual Super Aspherical), one aspherical, and one Super HR (High Refractive Index) element to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortions, ensuring high resolution and sharpness across the frame.
• ZERO Coating: Reduces ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color accuracy even in challenging lighting conditions.
• Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm: Produces smooth, circular bokeh for aesthetically pleasing out-of-focus areas.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• MSC (Movie & Still Compatible) Autofocus System: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Full-Time Manual Focus Override: Allows manual focus adjustments even in AF mode, providing greater control over focusing.

Specifications

• Model: OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4.0 Pro
• Mount Type: Micro Four Thirds
• Focal Length: 8-25mm (35mm equivalent: 16-50mm)
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.0
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Elements/Groups: 16 elements in 10 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.23 m (9.06 in)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.21x
• Filter Diameter: 72mm
• Dimensions: 77 x 88.5 mm (3.03 x 3.48 in)
• Weight: 411 g (0.91 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Durable and Weather-Resistant Construction

• Robust Build Quality: Constructed with high-quality materials to ensure reliability and longevity.
• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant construction allows for use in various outdoor conditions, making it suitable for travel and nature photography.
• Fluorine Coating: Applied to the front element to resist fingerprints, dust, water, oil, and other contaminants, making it easier to keep clean.

Enhanced Creative Flexibility

• Ideal for Landscape and Architecture Photography: Perfect for capturing wide vistas, architectural details, and interior scenes with stunning clarity and detail.
• Excellent for Low-Light Conditions: The constant f/4.0 aperture allows for reliable performance in low-light environments, making it ideal for indoor and evening shoots.
• Great for Video: The smooth and quiet autofocus, combined with the wide-angle perspective and superior optical performance, makes it ideal for dynamic video recording.