Along with the E-PL1, Olympus has announced two new lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system – the 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 and 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 lenses.  With the 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds system, these lenses are the equivalent of an 18-36mm and a 28-300mm lens, respectively, on a full frame camera.

The Olympus 9-18mm f/4-5.6 lens should be available in May 2010 at an initial retail price of $699.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

The Olympus 14-150mm f/4-5.6 lens should be available in June 2010 at an initial retail price of $599.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]