Specifications
Mount: L-mount
Full-frame: Yes
Autofocus: Yes
Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups
Angle of view: 47 degrees
Diaphragm blades: 11
Minimum aperture: f/16
Minimum focusing distance: 0.44m
Maximum magnification ratio: 0.15x
Filter size: 77mm
Dimensions: 90 x 130mm
Weight: 955g
1 The manual focus ring has a push-pull mechanism for switching between autofocus and manual focus. It’s a bit of a Marmite feature in terms of handling – some love it, some hate it.
2 Hands-on control extends to setting the aperture, thanks to a physical aperture ring with click steps in one-third increments.
3 Weather-seals on the mounting plate and around the barrel ensure a dust- and splash-resistant construction. Panasonic says the lens is freezeproof down to -10°C.
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