Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera and Three New MFT Lenses Announced

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Olympus officially announced the new PEN E-PL8 Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera and M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm F1.2 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro lenses at Photokina 2016.

Store links:

Olympus PEN E-PL8: $549 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. (Now in stock!)

Olympus 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens: $1,299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. (Shipping on Nov. 5)

Olympus 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens: $1,199 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. (Shipping on Oct. 5)

Olympus 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens: $299 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. (Now in stock!)

Olympus FL-900R Electronic Flash: $579 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama. (Shipping on Oct. 15)

Olympus PEN E-PL8 Camera Key Features:

  • 16.1MP Live MOS Sensor
  • TruePic VII Image Processor
  • 3.0″ 1.04m-Dot 180° Flip Touchscreen
  • Full HD Video Recording at 30 fps
  • Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
  • 81-Area FAST AF with Small Target AF
  • Up to 8.5 fps Shooting and ISO 25600
  • 3-Axis In-Body VCM Image Stabilization
  • Enhanced Selfie Modes and Controls

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Lens Key Features:

  • Micro Four Thirds System Lens
  • 24-200mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22
  • Aspherical and Low Dispersion Elements
  • ZERO Coating and Z Coating Nano
  • MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
  • Five-Axis Sync Image Stabilization
  • MF Clutch, Lens Function Button
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO Lens Key Features:

  • Micro Four Thirds System Lens
  • 50mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
  • Three Extra-Low Dispersion Elements
  • One Aspherical Element
  • Four High Refractive Index Elements
  • MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
  • Internal Focusing, MF Clutch
  • Weather-Sealed Construction
  • Nine-Blade Diaphragm

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens Key Features:

  • Micro Four Thirds System Lens
  • 60mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements, One EDA Element
  • Maximum Magnification: 1.25x
  • Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.7″
  • Minimum Working Distance: 0.6″
  • MSC High-Speed Imager AF System
  • Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm

Olympus FL-900R Electronic Flash Key Features:

  • Compatible with Olympus TTL
  • Guide Number: 190′ at ISO 100 and 100mm
  • Zoom Range: 12-100mm (7-10mm with Panel)
  • LED Video Light with 6 Output Levels
  • Tilts from -7 to 90°
  • Rotates Left & Right 180°
  • Wireless Master/Slave TTL Functionality
  • IPX1-Rated Weather Resistance
  • Supports Advanced Camera Functions
  • Slow, High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync