Have you got an Android phone?
If so the Chrome browser has Google translate available ~ click the 3dots to get the menu list and translate is there.... HTH?
.... I'm in! I installed Chrome browser on my iPad and Google searched the URL followed by the Translation option, et voila!
Lots of interesting information and a great insight into the Olympus design team's approach and goals. They very consciously wanted to create a super-telephoto lens to match the E-M1X and didn't know which focal lengths etc it would be when they started < Fascinating! They may even offer the lens plus M1X as a package.
Handheld shooting has been a leading feature the team set out to create. To that end, the inner zoom maintains a centre of gravity and handheld comfort. The optical design and placing of the internal elements has also considered the lens centre of gravity.
The choice of 1.25x is be able to achieve the optimum F/aperture values throughout the zoom focal lengths. F/4.5 makes a significant weight saving compared with F/4.
The advantages of a built-in teleconverter will be obvious to anyone who uses TCs and they were very aware of minimising any loss of image opportunity while mounting/unmounting a TC and also weather protection if doing so.
All the ergonomics have been considered in practical detail (just as in the E-M1X body).
There is a lot of information about construction materials and internal lens placements in the interview. In simple terms it is all about weight saving without compromising durability or their Pro standard of weatherproofing.
The Olympus team intentionally designed the lens to exploit short shooting distances to broaden its appeal and flexibility.
High-speed AF and strong Image Stabilisation were also goals. It presented a number of difficult challenges which they have overcome. We should not be surprised by why development can take years to complete.
There is a lot of technical information given in this interview. And the English translation is very good.
The interview states that the lens will be released on 21st January this year.
The second part of the interview talks about the "future of the Olympus brand" which will be established at the end of January [soon!]. Do not worry!! The Olympus brand and all its values to the consumer will be maintained.
Golly! There is an option to have the built-in TC lever on the left instead of righthand side! That appeals to me personally but would be a paid for extra and so I have lost interest in that option.
Well, in conclusion I am even more impressed and especially pleased to hear that the E-M1X and this super-telephoto lens have both been designed to work together.