Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 Prime Lens for L Mount

Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 50mm F1.8, a standard large-aperture prime lens for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras.

This compact lens consists of 9 elements, including one Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) element for chromatic aberration suppression and one Ultra High Refractive Index (UHR) element. According to Panasonic, the three aspherical elements help the lens achieve high resolution at F1.8.

The lens has a 47 ° field of view, a minimum focusing distance of 45 cm, a maximum magnification of 0.14x, a nine-blade aperture, and its focal group is driven by a linear motor.

Lumix S 50mm F1.8 has the dimensions (Ø74 x 82mm), the center of gravity, and control layout same as the upcoming Lumix S 24mm F1.8 and 35mm F1.8 (in development), making it easy to change lenses while the camera is on the gimbal, with minimal adjustment of the attached gears. The filter thread diameter is 67 mm.

The lens body is made of magnesium alloy, is weatherproof, and rated to work in temperatures down to -10 ° C, and it weighs 300g.

Price and availability

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 prime lens is now available to pre-order via Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com for $447.99, and shipping will start from next month.

Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 Specifications

• Focal Length: 50mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/1.8
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Lens Mount: Leica L
• Format Compatibility: Full-Frame
• Angle of View: 47°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 1.48′ / 45.11 cm
• Maximum Magnification: 0.14x
• Optical Design: 9 Elements in 8 Groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, Rounded
• Focus Type: Autofocus
• Image Stabilization: No
• Front Filter Size: 67 mm
• Dimensions: 73.6 x 82 mm
• Weight: 10.6 oz / 300 g

Last month, Panasonic has introduced the Lumix GH5 II camera with unlimited 4K 60p video recordings with 4: 2: 0 10-bit, 4: 2: 2 10-bit video output via HDMI and wireless live streaming, and deep learning technology that ensures safer and more precise autofocusing through improved subject recognition in real-time.

The Panasonic GH5 II Mirrorless Digital Camera is already available to pre-order on Bhphotovideo.com and Adorama.com at the recommended retail price of $1697.99 for the body only or $2297.99 for the mirrorless camera with a 12-60mm f/2.8-4 lens kit.