Here are the leaked pictures and specifications for the rumored Panasonic 18mm f/1.8 lens for Leica L-mount that will be officially announced the next few days (shipping is expected to start on October 22nd):
- Lens construction: 13 elements in 12 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 3 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
- Minimum focusing distance: 0.18m
- Maximum magnification: 0.2x
- Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular diaphragm)
- Filter diameter:
- 67mm – Size: φ73.6 x 82mm
- Weight: 340g
Panasonic will soon have a full line of five fast (f/1.8) prime lenses for L-mount – from B&H Photo: “The new S 35mm f/1.8 joins Panasonic’s family of f/1.8 aperture primes including the 24mm, 50mm, and 85mm (with an 18mm f/1.8 arriving in the future)”.
Additional/previous coverage:
More leaked pictures of the Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount
Panasonic Lumix 18mm f/1.8 lens for L-mount specifications leaked online
Panasonic is working on a new 18mm f/1.8 ultra-wide-angle lens for L-mount
Source: Digicame-info, via PhotoRumors
