Photojojo added to their store a new Lo-fi lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras: 25mm lens with an aperture range of f/1.4 to f/16 Manual focus Two pieces: lens and C mount adapter Focuses down to 0.3 meters Lens length is 4cm; weighs 300g 37mm diameter 25mm focal length which is like having a 50mm […]
Canon 180mm f/3.5 Macro lens patent (2011191743): Canon 65mm f/2.8 Macro lens patent (2011191743):
Panasonic confirmed to Techradar that there will be no update to the GH2 model this year. It seems that the next Photokina show (that will take place in September, 2012) will be very important event for Panasonic.
Canon patent for lens with aperture ring: Canon 100-400mm f/4-5.6 lens patent:
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Fotopolis published a picture of the Panasonic Lumix twin-lens 3D digital camera prototype which future development was announced few days ago. able take 3D photos and 3D HD videos. compact size newly developed 4x zoom lenses Optical Image Stabilizer which also works for 2D and 3D can take 2D photos while shooting 2D videos at the same time […]
In addition to all the NX200 and X10 news today, there was also an announcement from Panasonic about their plans to develop new compact, twin-lens 3D digital camera with HD video capability: Osaka, Japan – Panasonic today announced the development of a LUMIX twin-lens 3D digital camera that is planned to be released in winter this year. […]
In addition to the two new Lumix X lenses announced today, Panasonic also plans to release two large aperture 12-35mm and 35-100mm lenses in 2012. The lenses will be from the new motorized Lumix X series with POWER O.I.S. and will have a minimal focusing distance of 0.25m and 0.85 respectively. Via DCWatch
Today Panasonic announced the Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S ($399.99) and Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S. ($399.99) lenses. In addition Panasonic revealed a new superzoom DMC-FZ150 with a 12MP CMOS sensor and a new compact FX90 camera with Wi-Fi capabilities.
This is the Panasonic Lumix X 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens for Micro Four Thirds that will be announced this Friday. As previously mentioned, the lens has a motorized zoom controlled by a button on the lens:
