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Olympus has introduced two new premium M.ZUIKO Digital PRO lenses: the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens (an ultra-wide-angle zoom with a 35mm equivalent focal length of 14-28mm) and the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO lens, (f/1.8 aperture, with a minimum working distance of just 2.5cm).

The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is ideal for wide-angle shooting in most weather conditions. It includes weather sealing in 11 locations, enabling use in rain and snow or even on the beach—facing the hazards of ocean spray and dust. At just under 19 ounces, the M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO is about 45 percent lighter than similar lenses.

The lens also includes premium close-up shooting capabilities (a minimum working distance of just 7.5cm) with sharp capture capability—even at the edges of an image. Three Super ED lenses, one ED lens and two EDA lenses help minimize peripheral chromatic aberration, while the ZERO (Zuiko Extra-Low Reflective Optical) Coating aids in minimizing ghosting. The lens also has an L-Fn button with 27 assignable functions and a Manual Focus Clutch with built-in Focus Distance Meter. The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens comes with a fixed lens hood and pinch-style lens cap (LC-79).

The M.ZUIKO Digital ED 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye offers an 180˚ diagonal angle of view and includes dustproof/splashproof construction. The lens is also compatible with a custom dome port for use with an Olympus underwater housing. It is constructed of 17 elements in 15 groups and can capture high resolution at the edges of an image, even at the maximum aperture of f1.8. The ZERO Coating minimizes optical flares and ghosting. The lens also comes with a fixed lens hood and a pinch-style lens cap (LC-62).

Underwater Lens Port (PPO-EP02), the glass dome lens port is an accessory to the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 8mm f1.8 PRO Fisheye lens, enabling the user to capture wide shots underwater with the OM-D E-M5 or OM-D E-M1 underwater housings. The PPO-EP02 is 15 percent smaller and 30 percent lighter than the previous lens port model (the PPO-E04) allowing for more compact and lightweight underwater shooting. The hood section can be removed to reduce waves for over-under shots. The Rear Cover (PRPC-EP02) and Front Cover (PBC-EP02) are bundled.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for a retail price of $1,299.99.

The M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO lens will be available in June 2015 (black) for a retail price of $999.99.

More info on the Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm f2.8 PRO and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm f1.8 Fisheye PRO lenses here.