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 Aperture Maximum aperture: F2.8-22 Minimum aperture: F4-22 Number of diaphragm blades: 7 Aperture notes: Circular blades Optics Elements: 15 Groups: 10 Special elements / coatings: Aspherical ED, aspherical, ED, UHR elements Nano Surface Coating. Focus 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 Physical 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
