Panasonic has just officially announced the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH lens. It is a wide-angle zoom compact, weather-sealed lens with a relatively fast maximum aperture range. This new lens costs $1,097.99, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping in May 2017. 
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| 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 | 0.12× | |
| 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 | |
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 16-36mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- One Aspherical ED and One UHR Element
- Three Aspherical and Two ED Elements
- Nano Surface Coating
- Splash, Dust, and Freezeproof Design
- Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm
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