New Zuiko Digital 12-60mm Lens with new SWD autofocusing system
The Zuiko Digital 12-60mm Pro lens is a high-performance standard wide
zoom lens that features the Supersonic Wave Drive (SWD) lens drive
mechanism and covers a versatile zoom range that's the equivalent of a
24-120mm (35 mm) film format lens.
The newly developed Olympus-original SWD has made possible an ultra-fast, whisper-quiet and high-precision AF system.
Optimized for use with the concurrently released E-3 camera, this lens
enables the E-3 to demonstrate the full power of its high-speed
capability, providing the fastest autofocusing available in the world*
using a standard zoom lens.
*Among interchangeable lenses for
Digital SLR cameras. Measurement based on our in-house measuring
standard. (As of Oct. 17, 2007, surveyed by Olympus).
With minimal geometric distortion at its widest angle, the
digital-dedicated design ensures high-definition performance with
clear, crisp images from edge to edge even when used at fully open
apertures!
This lens also boasts impressive close-up shooting capability, allowing
users to shoot from as close as 25 cm throughout the zoom range.
The splash-proof and dust-proof design and robust construction makes it suitable for professional use.