![]() ![]() That shows two future telephoto zooms, possibly in the 50-200 mm range, something I am looking forward to seeing. With the announcement of this lens, OM System also released its new lens roadmap, detailing all its current and future models. I find that an excellent focal length for some wildlife photography, abstracts, and telephoto landscapes. It will have an angle of view equivalent to 180mm on a 35mm camera. Something that we shouldn't overlook, it is also a prime telephoto lens. Either way, the lens will be far smaller and lighter than the equivalent lenses on other systems, ideal for macro work where compact portability is a must. We can also expect the lens to have an all-metal construction unless OM-System decides to use the carbon fiber reinforced plastic of its top-of-the-line M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO. So, this additional stabilization should give macro photographers even more versatility.īeing telephoto, one won't have to get quite as close to the subject to achieve that 1:1 or 2:1 magnification. The OM system already allows handheld in-camera focus stacking. So, it will be interesting to see how many extra stops will be added using this lens. With the OM-1, we can already get seven stops of image stabilization with unstabilized glass. Moreover, it will have in-lens image stabilization, which should work together with its in-body image stabilization (IBIS). That is essential for those who head outside in any weather to capture photos. What can we expect from this lens? Firstly, being part of the OM-System's PRO line-up, besides having the superior image quality expected of any top-end lenses, it will conform to their unrivaled IP53 splash and dustproofing. Effectively, it gives a 4:1 magnification compared to a similar lens on a full frame system. Furthermore, and I know there is an old and very dull debate about this with plenty of discussions elsewhere, the two-times crop factor effectively doubles the magnification once more when compared with full-frame cameras. ![]() Consequently, it doubles the magnification of 1:1. ![]() This new telephoto lens, however, has 2 x magnification, i.e., 2:1. They only make a half, third, or quarter-sized image, 1:2, 1:3, and 1:4, respectively. Macro Image by Takehiko Sato, courtesy of OM Digital SolutionsĪ lot of so-called macro lenses don't produce this 1:1 magnification. (I wouldn't recommend trying this experiment elephants are cantankerous beasts.) If you moved so close that you placed a tiny rectangle of the tusk directly on the sensor, that's how a genuine 1:1 macro photograph would appear it's an extreme close-up. If you walk closer and shoot just its tusk, the image magnifies, but it is still smaller. For example, if you took a photo of a wild elephant, the image on the sensor is far smaller than the elephant itself. With true macro, you capture an image where the subject is the same size as the sensor. If you don't understand macro photography, here's a quick explanation. So, they are adding a new macro lens to their line-up: the ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO. But until now, there were no professional macro lenses. OM Systems already had two macro lenses in their armory, the 30 mm f/3.5 Macro and the much admired 60 mm f/2.8 Macro prime lenses. Fabulous photographers like Geraint Radford and Ethan Beckler use the system. Now, two new products have been announced that further cement their place in the market.īecause of the crop factor, macro has always drawn people to the Micro Four Thirds standard. OMDS has been listening to what its customers want and are delivering it. That business is growing, and some fabulous new kit is coming from their stable. Of course, negatively titled YouTube videos will attract viewers – too many negatively-minded people relish promoting others' misfortune – and more viewers mean the video maker will get paid. I always laughed at the uninformed internet doom-sayers and fear-mongers who predicted the demise of OM Digital Solutions (OMDS) when it broke away from Olympus. ![]()
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