Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 Lens. It is a sleek and compact ultra-wide-angle prime lens. Its 18mm focal length is ideally suited for landscapes, architectural, and interior photography and provides a strong sense of perspective and scale. Its bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers shallow depth of field control, and the nine-blade circular aperture creates a soft, beautiful bokeh effect.

This new lens costs $999, first available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama. Read More »

John Riley has just posted a full review of the newly announced Panasonic Lumix S 35mm F1.8 Lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama). He tested this new lens on Panasonic S5 and found such pros: Excellent central sharpness, Dust, splash and freeze resistant, Virtually no central CA, CA well controlled at edges, Very low vignetting, Low distortion, Excellent handling, Fast and accurate AF , Low focus breathing, Matches with 24mm, 50mm and 85mm siblings and Very low flare.

This new lens costs $697.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. Read More »