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Panasonic Announces Lumix S 70-300mm Zoom
17 February 2021
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. for the L-Mount system featuring high-speed, high-precision autofocus and a dual image stabilizer.
With 17 lens elements in 11 groups, the optical design includes one ultra extra-low dispersion lens, two extra-low dispersion lenses and one ultra-high refractive index lens.
With a minimum focusing distance of 1.77 feet, the Lumix S 70-300mm achieves maximum magnification of 0.5x at 300mm for half life-size macro photography and videography. Circular aperture with an 11-bladed iris diaphragm provides beautifully rounded bokeh for unfocused lights.
Combining the optical image stabilizer in the lens with body IS in the Lumix S series camera, the Dual IS system provides a 5.5-stop slower shutter speed. The focus control with a maximum 480 fps high-speed sensor drive realizes fast, high-precision AF.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new zoom include:
- L-Mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f4.5/f5.6 to f22
- 2 ED lenses, 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens
- Linear AF motor
- 17 elements in 11 groups
- Optical image stabilization
- Weather-sealed construction
- Rounded 11-blade diaphragm
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the zoom include:
PANASONIC LUMIX S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Leica L Focal Length 70mm to 300mm Aperture Maximum: f4.5 to f5.6
Minimum: f22
11 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 8.3° to 34° Minimum Focus 1.8 feet Magnification 0.5x Optical Design 17 elements in 11 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 77mm Dimensions 3.3 x 5.8 inches Weight 1.7 lbs. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the Lumix S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. will be available in April for $1,249.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Panasonic Introduces New Telephoto Zoom Lens for the Lumix S Series with Macro Capability
NEWARK, N.J. -- Panasonic has introduced a new interchangeable telephoto zoom lens, the Lumix S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. (S-R70300), based on the L-Mount system, for the Lumix S Series Full-frame Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera. Built with professional photographers in mind, the Lumix S Series pursues uncompromising photographic expression with its high-quality cameras and lenses.
The new Lumix S 70-300mm boasts high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh throughout the entire zoom range, which create exceptionally impressive photo and video. It also provides high-speed, high-precision AF and Dual Image Stabilizer for use in a wide-range of situations including sports, animals, portraits and vehicles.
Adopting the state-of-the-art optical technology, the optimum alignment of the 17 lens elements in 11 groups, including one ultra extra-low dispersion lens, two extra-low dispersion lenses and one ultra-high refractive index lens, effectively suppresses axial chromatic aberration at tele-end and chromatic aberration of magnification at wide-end. Specifically, the UHR lens achieves uniform image quality from the center to the edges of the image, while contributing to an overall smaller configuration of the lens unit.
With an outstanding minimum focusing distance of 0.54m, the Lumix S 70-300mm achieves maximum magnification of 0.5x (at 300mm) realizing half life-size macro photography and videography. Circular aperture with an 11-bladed iris diaphragm provides beautifully rounded bokeh for unfocused lights.
Combining the Optical Image Stabilizer in the lens and the Body IS in the Lumix S Series camera, the Dual IS system powerfully compensates for the handshake in telephoto shooting, making it possible to use a 5.5-stop slower shutter speed. The focus control with a maximum 480 fps high-speed sensor drive realizes fast, high-precision AF.
Despite being a telephoto zoom lens with macro capability, the Lumix S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. is compact and light weight for stunning mobility. The rugged, dust/splash-resistant design withstands use under harsh conditions even at 14°F/-10°C.
In addition, the fluorine coating on the front element repels water and oil. The filter diameter is 77mm.
The Lumix S 70-300mm, like all Lumix S Series lenses, excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that minimizes focus breathing, a fatal problem in all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. Furthermore, focus shift is suppressed during zooming with an exceptional zoom tracking performance, with the subject always in sharp focus. As a result, the new lens meets the exceptionally high standards required to achieve professional-grade video footage.
Newer L-Mount lenses including three more f1.8 large-aperture lenses are under development to further enhance the Lumix S Series lens lineup and fulfill the needs of our customers.
The Lumix S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 MACRO O.I.S. (S-R70300) will be available at valued channel partners in April for $1249.99 MSRP.