Panasonic has announced the Lumix S 35mm F1. 8, the latest in its range of full frame prime lenses for the Leica/Panasonic/Sigma L-mount. The 35mm F1. 8 becomes the fourth in a series of similar primes, meaning L-mount users can choose from 24, 35, 50 or 85mm F1.
8 Lumix S primes, all of which share the comparable ergonomics and dimensions. Panasonic points out that this should allow them to be swapped-out when used on a gimbal, with minimal need for re-balancing (they are similar but not identical in weight).
The 35mm F1. 8 features eleven elements in nine groups, including three aspherical lenses and three ED elements. Like the other S primes, it is designed to be dust and moisture resistant. It features 9 curved aperture blades and can focus down as close as 0. 24m (9. 4").
The Lumix S 35mm F1. 8 is the same width and length as the 24mm, 50mm and 85mm F1. 8 S primes. They differ slightly in weight but have matched filter threading and focus ring designs.
Panasonic has also announced that it is developing an 18mm F1. 8 lens for launch at a future date. Given its ultra-wide focal length and Panasonic's description of the 35mm lens as the fourth in a series of four, we do not expect the 18mm F1. 8 to fit into the size-matched series of F1. 8 lenses.
The company has also said that new firmware will improve the performance of image stabilization in four of its full-frame zoom lenses for video recording. The 70-200mm F2. 8, 70-200mm F4, 70-300mm F4. 5-5. 6 and 24-104mm F4 will all receive updates. The new firmware for the 24-105mm F4 will also enhance the effectiveness of the Dual IS 2 system that combines lens and in-body stabilization (using both systems simultaneously for correcting pitch and yaw motion), to achieve an IS rating of 7. 0EV of correction when used with the S1, S1R or S1H camera bodies.
We've had a chance to shoot with the S 35mm F1. 8 for the past few days, and have prepared a series of sample images:
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Press release:
Panasonic Announces Compact, Lightweight LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 (S-S35) for the LUMIX S Series
The New 35mm Wide-Angle Fixed Focal Length Lens Features F1. 8 Large Aperture
Newark, NJ (October 9, 2021) – Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new large-aperture wide fixed focal length lens, the LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 (S-S35), as the fourth addition to the series of four F1. 8 large-aperture lenses based on the L-Mount system standard. A total of four F1. 8 fixed focal length lenses from the LUMIX S Series including 85mm(S-S85), 50mm(S-S50), 24mm(S-S24) and the new 35mm(S-S35) lens feature a common size and position of control parts to provide practical advantages in use. The center of gravity of these lenses is comparable, allowing easy and quick exchanging of lenses with minimum balance adjustment when the camera is on a gimbal. Consistent diameter also enables the use of common filters, and users will benefit from its descriptive performance.
The LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 is comprised of eleven lens elements in nine groups including three aspherical lenses and three ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses. The use of three aspherical lenses realizes both high descriptive performance and beautiful bokeh, which are common advantages to the series of all F1. 8 lenses. The ED lenses also effectively suppress chromatic aberration. The LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8is suitable for versatile situations including landscapes, snapshots and portraits. Minimum focusing distance of 0. 24m also produces high-quality close-ups.
The LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 is capable of smooth, silent operation, working with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps. For the non-linear setting, focus is shifted with a variable amount according to the rotation speed of the focus ring, while focus is shifted with a designated amount according to the rotational quantum of the focus ring for the linear setting. Sensitivity, or the amount of focus shift per rotational quantum, can be selected from 90 to 360 degrees by 30 degrees to enable intended focus operation. The LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, which was a fatal problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. Together with a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change, the lens achieves professional quality video recording.
With its approximately 295g compact size and light weight, the LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 features stunning mobility to fit the S5, LUMIX’s smallest full-frame model. The rugged dust/splash-resistant*1 design withstands use under harsh conditions even at 10 degrees below zero for high mobility. The filter diameter is 67 mm, with a 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm.
To further strengthen the S-Series lens system, development is underway for a new 18 mm ultra wide angle fixed focal length lens with F1. 8 large aperture. Alongside the development of new lenses, firmware update programs*2 are also available for the conventional S-R70200, S-E70200, S-R70300 and S-R24105 lenses to improve the stability of Image Stabilizer during video recording. In addition, image stabilization performance of Dual I. S. 2 has been increased from 6. 5 stops to 7. 5 stops*3 for photoshoot when the S-R24105 is mounted on the LUMIX S1H, S1R or S1.
Panasonic and L-Mount system alliance is committed to further expansion of L-Mount lens lineup, as well as the enhancement of performance, to fulfill the needs and maximize satisfaction of customers.
*1 Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
*2 Firmware update programs for S-R70200(Ver. 1. 2), S-E70200(Ver. 1. 1), S-R70300(Ver. 1. 1) and S-R24105(Ver. 1. 2) are available at https://av. jpn. support. panasonic. com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4. html
*3 Based on the CIPA standard [Yaw/Pitch direction: focusing distance f=105mm. ] Performance is guaranteed when the S-R24105 is mounted on the LUMIX S1H, S1R or S1, as of November 9, 2021.
The LUMIX S 35mm F1. 8 (S-S35) will be available at the end of November for $699. 99
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