New Olympus 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 II lens (Four Thirds)

Olympus, as part of its November surprise, announced version 2.0 of its 14-54mm f2.8-3.5 lens. This is a Four Thirds lens, so you get the "equivalency" of 28-108mm.

As per DigitalCamera.jp, we learn that it will go on sale in Japan right before Christmas for about 87,000 yen. In the US market, it will be released in January for $600.

Internet Coverage of the new Lens

• Four Thirds User, a website specializing on 4/3rds
  
• News Desk
  
• Detailed cutaway diagram of the lens at Focus Numerique (in french)
  
• Camera Town
  
• DC Views