Along with the OM-1 Camera (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama), OM System also announced the new OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Lens. It is a second-generation wide-angle to mid-range telephoto zoom lens. It’s nearly identical to its predecessor, with the exact same optical design and overall feature set, but does offer improved weather resistance with an IP53 rating, which should pair well with the new OM Systems OM-1 Micro Four Thirds camera system. Autofocus (AF) is driven via OM Systems’ Movie & Still Compatible (MSC) AF system, which OM Systems claims ‘benefits both photo and video applications due to its smooth, quiet, and fast performance.
This new lens costs $999, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping from March 3, 2022.
Below are the detailed specifications of OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II Lens:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| Focal length | 12–40 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Aperture notes | Circular diaphragm | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | |
| Groups | 9 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 1 aspherical element, 1 dual-sided aspherical element, 2 ED glass elements, 2 HR glass elements, 1 EDA glass element, 1 HD glass element | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Stepper motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Focus notes | Manual Focus Clutch mechanism | |
| Distance scale | Yes | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 382 g (0.84 lb) | |
| Diameter | 70 mm (2.76″) | |
| Length | 84 mm (3.31″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Zoom lock | No | |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | |
| Filter notes | Does not rotate on focusing | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
| Optional accessories | PRF-ZD62 PRO Protection Filter LSC-0811 Lens Case CS-53 Wrapping Cloth | |
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| OM-1 | Check Price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
| OM System 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | Check Price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |
| OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO | Check Price | Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama |