




Panasonic 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH Vario Lens
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Panasonic has the launched the second lens of the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series, covering 16 mm Ultra-Wide Angle to 36 mm with high mobility. The new LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series achieves superb picture quality and high performance for both photo and video recording but remains compact in nature. The 8-18 mm F2.8-4 is fully weather-sealed and freeze proof (to -10° C) and has a Nano Surface coating to reduce flare and ghosting. More
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Panasonic has the launched the second lens of the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series, covering 16 mm Ultra-Wide Angle to 36 mm with high mobility. The new LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series achieves superb picture quality and high performance for both photo and video recording but remains compact in nature. The 8-18 mm F2.8-4 is fully weather-sealed and freeze proof (to -10° C) and has a Nano Surface coating to reduce flare and ghosting.
Key Features: Panasonic 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH Vario Lens
- Focusing distance from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto
- Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring
- Rugged, dust/splash-proof design
- Freeze-proof down to -10° C
- High-quality video recording capability
- Zoom range of ultra-wide 8 mm to versatile 36 mm (35mm camera equivalent)
- 15 elements in 10 groups: 1 x aspherical ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, 3 x aspherical lenses, 2 x ED lenses, 1 x UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens.
- Sensor drive @ max. 240 fps
- Silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system
- Micro-step drive system in the aperture control
- High-speed frame analysis
Specifications
- Lens type: Zoom lens
- Max Format size: Four Thirds
- Focal length: 8-18 mm
- Image stabilization: No
- Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
- Maximum aperture: F2.8-22
- Minimum aperture: F4-22
- Number of diaphragm blades: 7
- Aperture notes: Circular blades
- Elements: 15
- Groups: 10
- Special elements / coatings: Aspherical ED, aspherical, ED, UHR elements + Nano Surface Coating.
- Minimum focus: 0.23 m (9.06")
- Maximum magnification: 0.12x
- Autofocus: Yes
- Motor type: Stepper motor
- Focus method: Internal
- Distance scale: No
- DoF scale: No
- Weight: 315 g (0.69 lb)
- Diameter: 73 mm (2.87")
- Length: 88 mm (3.46")
- Sealing: Yes
- Colour: Black
- Power zoom: No
- Filter thread: 67.0 mm
- Hood supplied: Yes
- Tripod collar: No
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Panasonic 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH Vario Lens - Sample Images
Product Specification
Aperture Blades | 7 |
Colour | Black |
Filter Thread [mm] | 67 |
Focal Length ~ Tele [mm] | 18.0 |
Focal Length ~ Wide [mm] | 8.0 |
Image Stabilisation | No |
Lens Elements | 15 |
Lens Groups | 10 |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens Type | Wide-Angle Zoom |
Max Aperture ~ Tele | 4.0 |
Max Aperture ~ Wide | 2.8 |
Maximum Format Size | Micro Four Thirds |
Minimum Focus Distance [m] | 0.23 |
Weight [g] | 315.00 |