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Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 ED Lens for Olympus and Panasonic Standard Four Thirds Digital SLR Cameras
D1) Oylmpus 70-300MM F4-5.6 ZUIKOOffering a field of view to 600mm (35mm equivalent), the high-mobility Olympus Zuiko 70-300mm super-telephoto lens is an ideal choice for sports, nature, and other types of long-distance photography. The lens incorporates three extra-low-dispersion (ED) lens elements, which combine to offer a sharper, higher-contrast imaging performance, The lens’s Four-Thirds system, meanwhile, ensures that you don’t lose your macro or super-telephoto versatility when you switch to a different camera body. The lens even supports tele-macro photography thanks to its 1x magnification (35mm equivalent).
Specifications
Focal length: 70-300mm Maximum aperture: f/4 to f/5.6 Lens construction: 14 elements in 10 groups Angle of view: 18 to 4.1 degrees Closest focusing distance: 3.14 feet Maximum image magnification: 0.5x Filter size: 58mm Dimensions: 3.14 inches in diameter and 5 inches long Weight: 21.9 ounces Warranty: 1 year
Product Features
- This lens is for Olympus and Panasonic Four Thirds Digital SLR cameras and needs an adapter for Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless cameras
- Super telephoto zoom lens and manual focus ring
- 140mm-300mm equivalent field of view gets you close to the action
- Features high performance ‘ED’ lens element
- Optional LH-61E lens hood available
- 140mm-600mm equivalent Zoom lens for all Four Thirds cameras.
- Includes, ED 70-300mm F4.0/5.6 Lens, Front and Rear Lens Cap,
- Lens Hood, instructions, and registration card.
- 3 ED lens elements
- 1x magnification for macro
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