It has been almost a year since the rumours speculating around that Panasonic will release fast lens and today, we finally got the announcement from Panasonic!
Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. Key features :
- 24-70mm-equivalent focal length; constant F2.8 maximum aperture
- 'Power OIS' optical image stabilization
- Nano surface coating for suppression of flare and ghosting
- 'HD' designation - near silent operation during video shooting
- Micro Four Thirds mount for Panasonic and Olympus cameras
In full frame, 12-35mm are equivalent to 24-70mm with constant f.28. This lens come with Power O.I.S for image stabilisation. It doesnt have power zoom though.
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035) lens will be available in August 2012. Pricing are expected at 1100 euro.
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