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Panasonic Announces L-System Mid-Range Zoom
27 May 2020
Panasonic has introduced the Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 for its S series full-frame digital single lens mirrorless camera. The new zoom features a compact, lightweight body covering an ultra-wide to normal focal length range and offering a minimum focus of 5.9 inches.
The new Lumix S 20-60mm also ensures smooth, high quality video recording with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, the company noted.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- L-Mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f3.5 to f22
- Three ED elements, one UHR element
- Two aspherical elements
- Close focus to 5.9 inch inches
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the Lumix S 20-60mm include:
PANASONIC LUMIX S 20-60mm LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount L Mount Focal Length 20mm to 60mm Aperture Maximum: f3.5 to f5.6
Minimum: f22
9 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 94° to 40° Minimum Focus 5.91 inches Magnification 0.43x Optical Design 11 elements in 9 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.05 x 3.43 inches Weight 12.35 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the Lumix S 20-60mm lens will be available at the end of July for $599.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
For more information see the news release below.
Panasonic Launches a New L-Mount Interchangeable Lens for the Lumix S Series
Full-frame Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 (S-R2060)
NEWARK, N.J. -- Panasonic is proud to introduce a new interchangeable standard zoom lens, the Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 (S-R2060) based on the L-Mount system for the Lumix S Series Full-frame Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera. Designed for professional use, the Lumix S Series pursues uncompromising photographic expression with its high-quality cameras and lenses.
The new Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 is a compact, lightweight standard zoom lens that covers from ultra-wide 20mm to standard 60mm focal length for versatile use including landscape photography. The wide viewing angle makes it easier to shoot indoors where space is limited and stunning close-up capability of 5.9 inches / 0.15m (maximum magnification 0.43x) supports still life photography. The new Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 also ensures smooth, high quality video recording because of a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, which can an issue in interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography.
With 11 elements in 9 groups, the use of 2 aspherical lenses and 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lenses effectively suppresses both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification. Astigmatism is also corrected with these aspherical lenses, achieving high resolving performance. Furthermore, a UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index) lens achieves uniform image quality from the center to edges of the image while contributing to downsizing of the lens unit.
With its compact, approximately 12.3 oz / 350g of light weight, the Lumix S 20-60mm f3.5-5.6 features stunning mobility. The rugged dust/splash-resistant design withstands use under harsh conditions even at 14°F / -10°C for high mobility. In addition, a fluorine coating on the front element repels water and oil and prevents them from attaching. The filter diameter is 67mm, with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm.
Panasonic and L-Mount system alliance are committed to the development of L-Mount lenses for the further expansion of its lineup to fulfill the needs of end users.
The Lumix S 20-60mm lens will be available at the end of July for $599.99.