Panasonic teases Micro Four Thirds 12-35mm F2.8 and 35-100mm F2.8 concept lenses 5
by Val Galin • Concept Product, Lens • Tags: CES 2012, panasonic, Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8, Panasonic 35-100mm F2.8, Panasonic Lumix Vario X, Sigma, Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN, Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN
A couple of concept lenses were showcased by Panasonic in their booth at the recent CES 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two lenses, which are designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, are the Panasonic Lumix Vario X 12-35mm F2.8 and 35-100mm F2.8.
The large-aperture zoom lenses are mockups and were labeled “concept lens” at the Panasonic stand. A roadmap was also shown next to the lenses which outlines the company’s plan to manufacture ‘X’ grade zoom lens. Although, the maximum apertures for the lenses are not yet known.
Arrival of both lenses are expected to be later this year.
On the same note, Sigma also announced at CES 2012 their new lenses for the Micro Four Thirds system: the 19mm F2.8 EX DN and 30mm F2.8 EX DN lenses.
[DPReview.com]
Jan 27, 2012 @ 15:46:30
What would be the price indication for both lens, any idea?
Jan 28, 2012 @ 02:21:30
We still don’t have info on the estimated price of the two lenses. We’ll post an update once the price is available.
Jan 28, 2012 @ 13:17:16
Just buy the slightly expensive one, if price is the indicator of better quality …
Jan 28, 2012 @ 21:03:28
Aminuddin Abu Bakar I feel in the photography world there is enough competition that prices are generally a pretty good indication of the quality of product you are getting. Except maybe for Leica
.. you might be paying a bit for the brand there.
Jan 29, 2012 @ 00:05:45
Take it with a pinch of salt, Dato Eddie; am merely teasing you, many thx to Mr Tyler for ur professional advice. Cheers!