[Imaging Resource] M.Zuiko 9-18mm nears Japanese launch

Olympus Corp. has announced imminent availability of its latest Micro Four Thirds lens for the Japanese market. First revealed last November, the M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm f4.0-5.6 super wide-angle zoom lens offers effective focal lengths of 18 - 36mm on Micro Four Thirds camera bodies. Japanese availability is slated for Friday, April 23rd 2010. Pricing in Japan is set at 71,000 (US$770) for the lens itself, 3,500 (US$38) for a 52mm protective filter, and 4,800 ($52) for a lens hood. Note...
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