MAGNIFYING ‘GLASS’ FROM FORMER OLYMPUS

Available in Europe as you read this is a new OM System lens from the former Olympus – now known as OM Digital Solutions. Described as the ultimate field macro lens for the seasoned professional and ‘macro curious’ alike, the Micro Four Thirds compatible M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro ISO PRO offers up to 2x magnification, which is claimed to be more magnification than the brand has ever made before. This can be boosted further to the equivalent of 4x with the addition of the optional MC-20 2x teleconverter at £399 SRP. Other accessories include a PRF-ZD62 PRO Protection Filter at £49 SRP and STF-8 Macro Flash at £389 SRP. Key sales features of the new 90mm meanwhile include an in-lens image stabilisation system, which when combined with a compatible body delivers up to 7 steps of shutter speed compensation. It’s also described as the ideal telephoto lens for stress free outdoor shooting of any kind: from nature to landscapes to macro.

Turning over a new leaf: it’s claimed the new 90mm offers a greater magnification than the manufacturer has ever produced before

Dustproof, splashproof and freezeproof, it weighs just 453g. SRP for the lens is £1299. In anticipation of the above launch, the brand has also released firmware updates for the following camera bodies:

OM-D E-M1 Mark II, E-M1 Mark III, E-M5 Mark III, E-M1X and OM-5. No update is required for the OM-1 if users already have the latest V1.3 firmware. explore.omsystem.com