Panasonic Leica 45mm F2.8 Macro Lens Review

aliona1984 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:51:04 +0000

The Panasonic Leica 45mm F2.8 Macro lens is bundled into a compact body measuring approximately 2.5 inches x 2.5 inches, with an inner focus mechanism that keeps the overall length constant on focusing.

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The optical construction consists of fourteen elements in ten groups, including one aspherical and one ED element, and the aperture mechanism uses 7 rounded blades for smoothly blurred backgrounds. The minimum focus distance is 15cm, and a switch on the lens barrel allows this to be limited to 50cm for longer range work.

Specifications:

Focal length: 45 mm
35mm equivalent focal length: 90 mm
Diagonal Angle of view: 27°
Maximum aperture: F2.8
Minimum aperture: F22
Lens Construction:
• 14 elements/10 groups
• 1 ED glass elements
• 1 aspherical elements
Number of diaphragm blades: 7, Circular aperture diaphragm
Minimum focus:
• Full :0.15m / 0.50ft
• Limit: 0.5m/1.64ft
Maximum magnification: Approx. 1.0x (2.0x 35mm-equivalent)
Image stabilization: Yes
Filter thread: 46mm
Supplied accessories:
• Front and rear caps
• Lens Hood
• Lens Case
Weight: 225 g (7.94 oz)
Dimensions: 63mm diameter x 62.5mm
(2.48 x 2.46 in)
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH Lens Review

aliona1984 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:35:06 +0000

The new LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 ASPH. features a dramatic compactness and light weight despite its F1.7 brightness allowing a beautiful soft focus for photos to be even more impressive. Comprising of seven lenses in five groups, the new lens system uses two aspherical lenses most effectively to minimize both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving super high resolution corner to corner. The versatile 20 mm of focal distance (Equivalent to 40 mm on a 35 mm film camera) is suitable for wide variety of occasions from daily snapshots including sceneries like sunsets and dimly lit indoor shots to the deliberately creative shots taking advantage of its beautiful soft focus. When mounted on the LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, the LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 ASPH. allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The new LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 ASPH. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

Specifications:

Focal length: 20 mm

35mm equivalent focal length: 40 mm

Diagonal Angle of view: 57°

Maximum aperture: F1.7

Minimum aperture: F16

Lens Construction: • 7 elements/5 groups • 2 aspherical elements

Number of diaphragm blades: 7, Circular aperture diaphragm

Minimum focus: 0.2m / 0.66ft

Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.13x / 0.25x

Image stabilization: No Filter thread: 46mm

Supplied accessories: • Front and rear caps • Lens Case

Weight: 100 g (3.53 oz)

Dimensions: 63mm diameter x 25.5mm (2.48 x 1.00 in)

Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds

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