The landing of Panasonic in the world of full frame mirrorless has created a certain disturbance and the Japanese manufacturer continues to push on the accelerator. After the launch of the very interesting Lumix S5, now the Japanese technicians also hit the rim and put on the plate a much awaited product, also because it is the first of a ‘whole series of new lenses for full frame mirrorless .
Lumix S full frame mirrorless cameras have their medium tele 85 mm F1.8
Let’s talk about the medium bright canvas LUMIX SS 85 F1.8, which as mentioned inaugurates the series that will also see the other great classics among fixed focal length lenses arrive on the market ( 24 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm ) all with aperture F1.8 and with dimensions and position of the rings perfectly overlapping, therefore winking immediately at the videos maker, ensuring perfect interchangeability in follow focus systems and the like. Among the features that the Japanese technicians worked on for the new lenses, always with those who record films in mind, is the absence of focus breathing, the apparent effect of a slight change in focal length during focusing.
The new optic is born as perfect companion of the more recent Lumix S5, since it has contained weight and dimensions: it stops the scale needle at only 355 grams . It integrates a circular 9-blade diaphragm and is characterized by a 40 mm filter holder.
The optical scheme consists of 9 elements in 8 groups, with 2 extra-low dispersion (ED) lenses, while the body is sealed to withstand the elements.
LUMIX SS optics 85 will be marketed on the Italian market starting from the end of November with a indicative price suggested to the public of 649 ?? . Panasonic has updated its lens roadmap and announced the development of a 70 – 300 mm dedicated to those who do nature photography with full frame mirrored bodies of the Lumix S family.