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Panasonic Announces Lumix S 50mm f1.8 L Mount Prime
2 June 2021
Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 50mm f1.8 lens with nine lens elements in eight groups including three aspherical lenses, one Extra-Low Dispersion lens and one Ultra-High Refractive Index lens. The three aspherical lenses provides "both high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh," the company said.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- L-Mount lens
- Full-frame format
- Aperture Range: f1.8 to f22
- Three aspherical elements
- Linear AF motor
- Rounded 9-blade diaphragm
- Weather-sealed construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 50mm lens include:
LUMIX S 50mm f1.8 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount L Mount Focal Length 50mm Aperture f1.8 to f22
9 circular diaphragm bladesAngle of View 47° Minimum Focus 1.48 feet Magnification 0.14x Optical Design 9 elements in eight groups
3 asperical, one ED, one UHR lensesAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 67mm Dimensions 3.23 x 2.9 inches Weight 10.5 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the new prime would be available in July for $449.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Panasonic Expands Lens Lineup with New f1.8 Large-Aperture Fixed Focal Length Lens for the Lumix S Series
Compact, Lightweight Standard Lumix S 50mm f1.8
NEWARK, N.J. -- Panasonic has introduced a new large-aperture standard fixed focal length lens, the Lumix S 50mm f1.8 (S-S50), as the second addition to the series of four f1.8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard. A total of four f1.8 lenses from the Lumix S Series feature a common size and position of control parts which, for example, make it easy to exchange lenses quickly when the camera is on a gimbal with minimum adjustment of connected gears. In addition, because the diameter is consistent, users can also apply the same filters across this set of lenses. The filter diameter is 67mm, with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm.
The Lumix S 50mm f1.8 is comprised of nine lens elements in eight groups including three aspherical lenses, one ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and one UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index) lens. Three aspherical lenses achieve high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh across all f1.8 lenses in the series and are suitable for a wide range of images, from portrait to landscape. Notably, the ED lens effectively suppresses chromatic aberration.
The Lumix S 50mm f1.8 also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, previously a fatal problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. This advantage, together with a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change produces professional quality video.
Compact, lightweight (approximately 300g), dust/splash-resistant and able to withstand use under harsh conditions as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, the Lumix 50mm f1.8 is designed for excellent mobility.
The new 24mm and 35mm f1.8 large-aperture lenses are also under development to further enhance the Lumix S Series lens lineup. The Panasonic and L-Mount system alliance is committed to the development of L-Mount lenses for the further expansion of its lineup to fulfill the needs of customers.
The Lumix 50mm f1.8 will be available in July at valued channel partners for $449.99.