OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens for MFT

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens for MFT Summary

Arriving as their first model is this OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. This pocket-sized prime lens offers an equivalent focal width of 40mm (full frame format) and weighs just 247g yet offers stunning sharpness and smooth bokeh. This focal width is ideal for a range of subjects including portraits, nature, travel, landscape, street photography and excels for day to day photography and low light shooting. The advanced optical design includes two aspherical elements that always deliver superior image quality, with razor sharp details from edge to edge at high resolution.

Key Features

• The very first OM SYSTEM lens
• Extremely compact and lightweight prime
• Optical design with razor sharp high resolution detail
• Natural field of view ideal for anything from portraits to landscapes
• 11 elements in 10 groups including two aspherical glass elements
• Weather sealed IPX1-rated lens down to -10ºC
• 0.25m close focus distance
• Compact 58mm filter thread

The optical formula is made up with numerous special optics including 1 Super ED lens, 3 ED lenses, 2 Super HR lenses, 2 Aspherical lenses. Together these combine to render extremely high resolution detail with natural results across the entire frame. You can also shoot wide open at f/1.4 which is ideal in low light with virtually all types of aberration removed and showing virtually no fringing. Whether you photograph a beautiful portrait or isolate a delicious plate of food you’ll see beautifully smooth bokeh and out of focus areas from the bright 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm.

OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens for MFT in More Detail

Compact and lightweight

The OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens weighs just 247 grams and measures just 61.7mm so you can shoot comfortably for hours using the lens as an all day walk-around lens.

High resolution optimal performance

A complex optical design incorporates several special elements to render extremely high resolution detail with virtually all aberrations and fringing eliminated. This means you can capture endless well defined detail with breathtaking edge-to-edge sharpness using the natural 57° angle of view which the Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO affords. 11 lens elements arranged in 10 groups include 1 Super ED lens, 3 ED lenses, 2 Super HR lenses, 2 Aspherical lenses.

Weather sealed design

With an IPX1 rating the OM SYSTEM Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO lens is splash-proof, dust-proof and freeze-proof right down to -10ºC/14ºF for all-weather shooting in virtually any conditions.

Close-up shooting

A maximum magnification of 0.11x (0.22x in full frame equivalent) lets you take spectacular close-up shots with smooth feathered bokeh. This enables you to capture a variety of shots with excellent detail even as close as 0.25 m to your subject.

Natural perspective

With a 40mm (full frame equivalent) focal length this compact 20mm lens strikes a visually pleasing balance between a natural perspective and artistic pursuit. 40mm is ideal as an all round focal width for any number of subjects including all day shooting.

PRO lens family

The 20mm F1.4 lens is a member of OM SYSTEM’s PRO prime lens family. These offer users high quality optical performance, are weather sealed and deliver world-class image quality, within a compact footprint. Highly precise Autofocus helps to capture your subject whatever the situation. Whether you use an Olympus OM-D or PEN camera, or any other micro four thirds compatible body this lens is an excellent choice for high quality results.

What’s in the box

• OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm f/1.4 PRO Lens for Micro four thirds cameras
• Lens Hood
• Lens Cap
• Lens Rear Cap
• Lens Wrapping Cloth
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

Optional Accessories

• Hoya 58mm HD NANO II Circular Polarising Filter - from the new Mark II series, this Nano-coated polariser provides excellent results when shooting wet surfaces, water and more.
• Tiffen 58mm Variable ND filter - this offers between 2 to 8 stops of light control for video and photography
• Hoya 58mm HMC RED R1 PRO Filter - excellent choice particularly for black and white photography to bring out contrast
• Hoya 58mm HD II UV Filter - cut the effects of ultraviolet light and help protect your front lens element with this high quality option

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