Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6

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Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-45mm F3.5-5.6
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MakerOlympus
Lens mount(s) Four Thirds system
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Micromotor
Focal length14-45mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5 - f/5.6
Close focus distance0.38 metres (1.2 ft)
Max. magnification0.16
Diaphragm blades7
Construction12 elements in 10 groups
Features
Manual focus override X mark.svg No
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization X mark.svg No
Aperture ringX mark.svg No
Physical
Max. length87 millimetres (3.4 in)
Diameter71 millimetres (2.8 in)
Weight285 grams (0.628 lb)
Filter diameter58mm
Accessories
Lens hoodLH-61
History
Introduction2004

The Olympus Zuiko Digital 14-45mm F3.5-5.6 is an interchangeable lens for Four Thirds system digital single-lens reflex cameras announced by Olympus Corporation on September 28, 2004.

Four Thirds system digital camera sensor and lens mount format

The Four Thirds System is a standard created by Olympus and Eastman Kodak for digital single-lens reflex camera (DSLR) and mirrorless camera design and development.

Digital single-lens reflex camera digital cameras combining the parts of a single-lens reflex camera and a digital camera back

A digital single-lens reflex camera is a digital camera that combines the optics and the mechanisms of a single-lens reflex camera with a digital imaging sensor.

Olympus Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. Olympus was established on 12 October 1919, initially specializing in microscopes and thermometers. Olympus holds roughly a 70-percent share of the global endoscope market, estimated to be worth approximately US$2.5 billion. Its global headquarters are located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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