DPreview has just posted a sample gallery of the newly released Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 lens. It is a fast standard zoom for L-mount bodies, featuring 18 elements, including aspherical, UHR and ED glass, and an 11-blade aperture, two focus motors (one stepping, the other linear) plus an ‘Ultrasonic Assist’ to move the focusing elements, minimum focus distance of37cm, with a max magnification of 0.25x and weather sealed. This new lens costs $2,197.99, first in stock and shipping in most US stores: Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. Read More »

Along with Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H (B&H/ Adorama), Panasonic also announce the new Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 lens. It is a fast standard zoom for L-mount bodies, featuring 18 elements, including aspherical, UHR and ED glass, and an 11-blade aperture, two focus motors (one stepping, the other linear) plus an ‘Ultrasonic Assist’ to move the focusing elements, minimum focus distance of37cm, with a max magnification of 0.25x and weather sealed. This new lens costs $2,197.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. Read More »