Panasonic 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH Vario

£899.00

The 8-18 mm F2.8-4 is fully weather-sealed and freeze proof (to -10° C) and has a Nano Surface coating to reduce flare and ghosting.

 

Description

Key Features: Panasonic 8-18mm f2.8-4 ASPH Vario Lens

  • Focusing distance from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto
  • Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring
  • Rugged, dust/splash-proof design
  • Freeze-proof down to -10° C
  • High-quality video recording capability
  • Zoom range of ultra-wide 8 mm to versatile 36 mm (35mm camera equivalent)
  • 15 elements in 10 groups: 1 x aspherical ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, 3 x aspherical lenses, 2 x ED lenses, 1 x UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens.
  • Sensor drive @ max. 240 fps
  • Silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system
  • Micro-step drive system in the aperture control
  • High-speed frame analysis

Specifications

    • Lens type: Zoom lens
    • Max Format size: Four Thirds
    • Focal length: 8-18 mm
    • Image stabilization: No
    • Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds

Aperture

    • Maximum aperture: F2.8–22
    • Minimum aperture: F4–22
    • Number of diaphragm blades: 7
    • Aperture notes: Circular blades

Optics

    • Elements: 15
    • Groups: 10
    • Special elements / coatings: Aspherical ED, aspherical, ED, UHR elements + Nano Surface Coating.

Focus

    • Minimum focus: 0.23 m (9.06”)
    • Maximum magnification: 0.12x
    • Autofocus: Yes
    • Motor type: Stepper motor
    • Focus method: Internal
    • Distance scale: No
    • DoF scale: No

Physical

  • Weight: 315 g (0.69 lb)
  • Diameter: 73 mm (2.87”)
  • Length: 88 mm (3.46”)
  • Sealing: Yes
  • Colour: Black
  • Power zoom: No
  • Filter thread: 67.0 mm
  • Hood supplied: Yes
  • Tripod collar: No