This is the first image of the upcoming Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. lens, leaked at the nokishita-camera. This new zoom is expected to be announced on April 19th, 2017.
See the specifications below:
- Lens composition: 15 groups of 10 lenses (3 aspheric lenses, 1 aspheric ED lens, 2 ED lenses and 1 UHR lens)
- Shortest shooting distance: 0.23 m
- Maximum shooting magnification: 0.12 times (converted to 35 mm format 0.24 times)
- Filter diameter: 67 mm
- Maximum diameter × length: 73.4 mm × 88 mm
- Weight: Approx 315 g
- Nano surface coating
- Weather sealed
- Metallic exterior
- Expected release date: May 25, 2017
- Suggested retail price: 158,000 yen + tax (around $1450)
- Mass store sales price: around 136,500 yen (including tax) which is around $1250
Source: Nokishita
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