Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F2.8-4 ASPH Lens

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lens is composed of 15 lens elements in 10 groups which includes three aspherical lenses and two ED lenses that negates chromatic aberration and spherical distortion. It also has an Ultra High Refractive Index and an Extra Low Dispersion Lens that helps in achieving high contrast and resolution from the center to the edges. Covering an ultra-wide angle with its 8-18mm focal length, this lens is also fused with Panasonic Nano Surface Coating that reduces ghosting and flaring. Combine that with its f/2.8-4 maximum aperture and you have a Micro Four Thirds lens that performs well even in low-light situations. Meanwhile, the Internal STM Motorensures smooth and efficient autofocus. Additional image enhancers can be attached to its 67mm filter diameter while amazing out-of-focus effects are made possible through the seven circular diaphragm blades. Weather-sealed for protection against unfavourable elements, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH Lens is also freeze-proof for up to -10℃.

Product Features in Detail

Sensor Drive and AF Tracking
The sensor drive at max. 240 fps enables to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF. It also helps to reduce wobbling. Notably, the new lens excels in video recording performance. In addition to the silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system, the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera to smoothly capture brightness changes when zooming or panning. The optical design achieves exceptional barycentric stability to minimize image shifts during zooming. The AF tracking performance when zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control.