14 DAY TRIAL // Olympus didn't make any announcements at this year's CES, instead choosing to save them for the upcoming CP+ show in Yokohama, Japan.
Along with the new entry-level E-M10 mirrorless camera, the company is also rumored to announce a fixed 25mm f/1.8 lens together with a compact zoom lens that has been a mystery until now.
According to Digicameinfo, Olympus's new compact zoom lens is actually a revamped version of the M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED. Moreover, this lens comes with an automated built-in lens cap, similar to the lens used by the Olympus Stylus 1. The new optic will be available in two colors (black and silver) at an estimated price of ¥35,000 / $336 / €247.
The M.Zuiko Digital 25mm f/1.8 lens comes with the same two color options (black and silver) as the EZ M.Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED and it seems it will be available within the same price range mentioned above.
Besides these two lenses, Olympus will also introduce a new Macro Converter (MCON-P02) along with a body cap lens (BCL-0980) that will be available in black or white at a price of ¥10,000 / $96 / €70.