Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO ELMARIT 8-18mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH H E08018

Panasonic Leica H-E08018E Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm

This wide zoom lens fuses LEICA's image rendering capabilities and nimble mobility. From ultra-wide-angle 16mm landscapes to standard 36mm snapshots (35mm camera equivalent), the incredible resolution of this LEICA DG lens renders everything clearly from corner to corner. It also accommodates a 67mm filter for greater creativity in both photos and videos. Designed for reliable use even under poor weather conditions, this agile, high-quality lens is ideal for shooting in the field.

Opt for a LEICA DG lens and get the ultimate in optical quality and performance. They naturally meet the strict quality standards set by Leica Camera AG. Thanks to the sophisticated design of these lenses, you will enjoy brilliant clarity all the way to the edges of your photos. At the same time, distortions of all kind are prevented to enable precise, sharp picture rendering. This means you have the ideal tool for pro-level images in the
palm of your hand.

Nano Surface Coating – clarity from all angles
Put an end to unwanted ghosting and flaring – the Nano Surface Coating has been applied to lenses within the system. This special, ultra-thin coating was developed originally by Panasonic to reduce bothersome reflections across the entire light spectrum. The result: crystal-clear pictures even if you’re photographing a light source in thedark.

Video Support – perfect video-recording
With video support any user has everything they need for
recording with their LUMIX camera. Not only does it
perform smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden
jumps in exposure, it also boasts a silent design for
enhanced capture of the scene’s audio. What’s more, the
stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K
video, where precise focusing is essential.

Splash/Dust/Freezeproof – more creative options
Brave the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location. This lens features a splash/dust/freezeproof construction* that is tough enough to withstand even heavy field use. It protects the lens system inside from sand, rain and more, making it perfect for shooting under harsh conditions. Now there is nothing holding you back from capturing the creative nature or landscape shots you want.
* The lens supports this feature in conjunction with splash/dust/freezeproof LUMIX cameras. Splash Proof is a term used to describe an extra level of protection this lens offers against exposure to a minimal amount of moisture, water or dust. Splash Proof does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with water.

Features:
• 8-18mm (16-36mm 35mm camera equiv.)
• Focal Length F2.8 (Wide) - F4.0 (Tele)
• Maximum Aperture
• ø67mm Filter Size

Delivery Contents:
• H-E08018E Vario-Elmarit
• Lens cap
• Lens rear cap
• Lens hood
• Lens storage bag

The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. (35 mm camera equivalent: 16-36 mm) is the second lens within the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series. It offers a zoom range of ultra wide to versatile 36 mm (35mm camera equivalent). It covers a variety of daily shooting situations, from dynamic landscapes to snapshots. Taking advantage of the F2.8-4.0 high-speed performance, it is suitable for capturing starry sky or a night scenery. Comprising 15 elements in 10 groups, the lens system features an aspherical ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, three aspherical lenses, two ED lenses and an UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens. The use of these lenses effectively suppress spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve high resolution and contrast from center to corners, ensuring amazing picture quality. End of May 2017.

All of the lenses in this series feature a 9-blade diaphragm to give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. All lenses also take advantage of Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring. They boast a rugged, dust/splash-proof design and are even freeze-proof down to -10℃ to withstand professional use under harsh conditions. The high-quality video recording capability is also one of the advantages of this lens series. In late May, the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT F2.8-4.0 Series lineup will expand with an additional lens, the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Panasonic also announced plans to release a 50-200mm (100-400mm, 35mm camera equivalent) telephoto zoom lens, which is presently under development.



The linear motor enables the camera to comply with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF. It also helps to reduce wobbling. Notably, the new lens excels in video recording performance. In addition to the silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system, the micro-step drive system in the aperture control section helps the camera to smoothly catch up to brightness changes when zooming or panning. The optical design achieves exceptional barycentric stability to minimize image shifts during zooming. The AF tracking performance in zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control. Some of the F2.8-4 Series lenses are also available with the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) technology. The POWER O.I.S. effectively compensates for blurring, making it easy to shoot even in dim lighting. The lens works with the Dual I.S. (for LUMIX GX8), 5-axis Dual I.S. (LUMIX GX8), and 5-axis Dual I.S.2 (for LUMIX GH5 and G85) system when mounted on an applicable Panasonic LUMIX DSLM camera.