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:
According to digicame-info Panasonic will introduce new product(s) on August 26th. There is a good chance that this announcement will be about the new Lumix X PRO lenses.
Panasonic is rumored to be releasing a new series of high-end pro lenses called Lumix X. Another rumor from the same source indicates that Panasonic is also working on new lenses with motorized retractable zoom. Nikon’s new mirrorless system is also rumored to have lenses with electronic zoom buttons (see this patent).
Canon’s patent 2011-145518 for a 16-35mm f/2.8 lens: Publication date: Jule 28th, 2011 Patent filing date: January 15th, 2010 Focal length: 16.48 – 33.95 mm Aperture: 2.91 Half angle of view: 52.70 – 32.51 ° 4 aspherical elements Zoom ratio: 2.06
Those are the latest patents from: Panasonic, Sony, Canon and Samsung. Panasonic filed a patent for a camera with a retractable grip and swivel LCD screen: Here is another patent from Panasonic for a different type of swivel LCD screen:
During the European press introduction of the GF3, Panasonic confirmed the release of two new Micro Four Thirds lenses for 2011. No specific details were given, but both lenses are expected to be released this fall. Based on previous leaks, the two new lenses should be a bright zoom lens and a bright wide angle […]
In an interview with Photoradar, Panasonic’s Director of DSC Business unit Ichiro Kitao confirmed their plans to split the Lumix GF line into consumer and professional cameras. Lately Panasonic was criticized that their new models had less functionality/controls than their predecessors. In the case of the GF3, a new GF model aimed at experienced photographers will be released in the future […]
Today Panasonic announced their new Micro Four Thirds Lumix GF3 camera and a Leica branded DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH lens. The price of the GF3 is $699, the 25mm f/1.4 lens will cots $1099. Sample images can be found here. Panasonic GF3 video presentation and full press releases:
