Another high-end lens maker, Carl Zeiss, has joined the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group. More choice for users of Panasonic or Olympus Micro Four Thirds digital cameras.
Carl Zeiss has joined the “Micro Four Thirds System Standard Group”, announced Olympus in its press release.
Initiated by Olympus and Panasonic in 2008, the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) is a standard for lens mounts that is tailored to digital system cameras. The standard defines the sensor size, the lens mount together with the communication protocol, the aspect ratio and the flange back distance, as well as the optical requirements for production and construction.
The renowned lens-maker will make lenses designed specifically for MFT cameras, providing direct compatibility for MFT users, instead of depending on lens-mount adapters.
Carl Zeiss AG is a 165 year-old manufacturer of optical systems, based in Germany and founded in 1846 by Carl Zeiss.
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