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Andrew Fildes
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Panasonic announces a new
Micro Four Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH. (H-X025)
SYDNEY, 14 June, 2011 - Panasonic has unveiled a new interchangeable lens, the
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 ASPH (35 mm camera equivalent: 50 mm) for the LUMIX
G Micro System.
This compact and lightweight lens features an outstanding brightness of F1.4
allowing a beautiful soft focus when capturing photos and video, as well as
improved performance in dimly-lit conditions without flash.
The LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm / F1.4 ASPH uses Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating
technology. Reflection is dramatically minimised across the entire visual light
range (380nm-780nm) by applying an extra-low refractive index coating with
nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. This results in an extremely
clear picture with a dramatic reduction of ghosts and flare.
The new lens system is comprised of nine elements in seven groups and uses two
aspherical lenses and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive) index lens. The newly
developed UHR index lens and glass mould aspherical lenses achieve a uniform
construction from the centre to the edges.
The versatile 25 mm of focal distance (equivalent to 50 mm on a 35 mm camera)
gives users greater freedom in composition, perspective and aperture control -
from daily snapshots including scenery such as sunsets and dimly-lit indoor
shots to creative shots taking advantage of the new lens’ soft focus.
When mounted on LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4
ASPH takes maximum advantage of the Contrast AF system, which boasts both high
accuracy and high speed for stress-free shooting. Compared with Phase
Difference AF, Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy when shooting with a fast
lens at a smaller F value.
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 highly reliable metal mount is designed for durability when changing the
lens.
The lens will be available in Australia later in 2011. Pricing will be
announced closer to the release date.
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