OM-Systems M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens

• Extremely versatile ultra wide angle to standard zoom lens for MFT cameras
• Accepts standard filters with 72mm thread despite ultra wide capabilities
• Macro-style images and close-focus range provide countless composition opportunities
• Manual focus clutch to pin-point focus without the need for switching AF on/off
• Compact and relatively lightweight with comprehensive weather resistance for travel and outdoors

Key Features

• Ultra wide to standard focal width zoom lens weighing only 411 grams
• Excellent image and video quality with high resolution, sharp details
• Compact design which extends when zooming-in
• Close focus distance of just 0.23m with wide angle macro-style images at 0.42x magnification
• 72 mm filter thread
• Excellent weather sealing with IPX1 dust and splash resistance
• Manual Focus Clutch
• Supports Focus Stacking where available on cameras

OM-System (Olympus) .Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens Summary

The  is expanding with the addition of this Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens. This is Olympus’ first extending zoom for micro four thirds cameras, allowing the design to remain ultra compact for travel, extending when zoomed-in. With a 16-50mm equivalent focal range it boasts the ability to capture ultra wide angle images such as landscapes and interiors through to standard focal length subjects including portraits, street photography and of course videos. Sharpness is apparent throughout the range even wide open, which is ensured by a complex 16 element design that includes special Super ED, ED, and EDAlenses.

The 8-25mm f/4 has been designed to allow users to bring it anywhere without a weight penalty when shooting subjects such as landscapes, weighing in at 20% less than the .

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens in More Detail

Professional quality optics in a lightweight package

Olympus has adopted a 16 element, 10-group configuration that includes several special lenses including Super ED, ED, and EDA elements. Various types of aberrations are thoroughly suppressed, such as chromatic aberration, resulting in high resolution, sharp images for which M.Zuiko PRO lenses are known. A large DSA lens included in the design significantly reduces sagittal comatic aberration.

This optical design delivers excellent image reproduction from the centre to the edges of the frame even at the widest aperture setting. The optimised ZERO Coating and lens shape help to suppress ghosts and flaring when shooting in backlit conditions resulting in sharp, high-definition results despite difficult conditions. Controlling exposure is easy with a constant f/4 aperture throughout the range, even when shooting video.

High-magnification ultra wide-angle zoom lens

With an equivalent focal range of 16-50mm giving 3.1x zoom magnification, the Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO covers a number of subjects and shooting scenarios. Despite this broad range the lens weighs only 411g. remaining compact and lightweight for travel and hiking.

  Optional Accessories

• LSC-0914 Lens Case
•  – an excellent CPL for reducing glare, reflections and often mounted when shooting any type of water outdoors.
•  g – dive into the excellent LEE100 system with the correct lens adapter ring.
•  – Every you need to get into landscapes using LEE filters.

What’s in the Box

• Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm f/4 PRO Lens for micro four thirds
• LH-76E Lens Hood
• LC-72C Lens Cap
• LR-2 Rear Cap
• Wrapping Cloth
• Free six-month warranty extension