The Renewal of LUMIX G Lenses Offer Higher Performance and Image Quality

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is renewing four LUMIX G digital interchangeable lenses to gain higher performance and mobility: the LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035), LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100), LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300).  All of these new lenses comply with the advanced functions of the latest LUMIX G digital cameras.

In addition to the POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) in each lens, they work with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer)*^1, 5-axis Dual I.S.*², and 5-axis Dual I.S.2*³ system when mounted on an applicable Panasonic LUMIX DSLM (Digital Single Lens Mirrorless) camera.

The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300) boast dust/splash-proof durability. A total of nine lenses in the full LUMIX G lens lineup now feature a rugged design to withstand use under harsh conditions.

Notably, the new lenses excel 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 capture the brightness changes when zooming or panning. The AF tracking performance when zooming is also improved thanks to high-speed frame analysis for focus control.

The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) and LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300) now complies with the sensor drive at max. 240-fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF.

These lenses are designed to match LUMIX G DSLM cameras.

*1 Complies with the LUMIX GX8.
*2 Complies with the LUMIX GX85.
*3 Complies with the LUMIX GH5 and G85.

A 24-70mm* full-range F2.8 fast standard zoom lens with a rugged design for high picture quality and performance.
LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 II ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA12035) *A successor to the H-HS12035

• Versatile usage ranging from portraits and landscape to street photography.
• Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F.8 high-speed aperture and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. even in low-lit situations, including indoors.
• Splash/dust-proof and freeze-proof down to -10? with a rugged design for heavy field use.
• Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
• The lens system comprises 14 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical lenses with 5 aspherical surfaces, 1 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens and 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens.
• Panasonic's black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied to minimize ghosts and flaring.
• Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.

A 70-200mm* full-range F2.8 fast standard zoom lens with a rugged design for high picture quality and performance.
LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm / F2.8 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-HSA35100) *A successor to the H-HS35100

• Allows high-speed shutter release, and provides beautiful defocus effect in portrait or close-up shots.
• Achieves handheld shooting without using a flash thanks to the F2.8 wide aperture and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. even in low-lit situations including indoors.
• Splash/dust -proof and freeze-proof down to -10? with a rugged design for heavy field use.
• Supports high quality video recording(as described above).
• The lens system comprises 18 elements in 13 groups including 1 UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion)  lens and 2 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses.
• Panasonic's black box technology Nano Surface Coating is applied to minimize ghosts and flaring.
• Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
• No front lens rotation/ length extension in zooming.

The HSA35100 will be available in black for $1099.99 in March.

A 90-400mm* telephoto zoom lens with a rugged design and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. for active field use
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA45200) *A successor to the H-FS045200

• Achieves handheld telephoto shooting with POWER O.I.S. and 5-axis Dual I.S.2.
• Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
• Rugged, splash/dust-proof design for heavy field use.
• Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
• The lens system comprises 16 elements in 13 groups including 3 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses.
• Multi coating to minimize ghosts and flaring.

The FSA45200 will be available in black for $449.99 in February.

A 200-600mm* telephoto zoom lens with a rugged design and 5-axis Dual I.S.2. for active field use
LUMIX G VARIO 100-300mm / F4.0-5.6 II / POWER O.I.S. (H-FSA100300) *A successor to the H-FS100300

• Achieves handheld telephoto shooting with POWER O.I.S. and 5-axis Dual I.S.2.
• Max.240-fps sensor drive for high-speed, high-performance AF.
• Rugged, splash/dust-proof design for heavy field use.
• Supports high-quality video recording(as described above).
• The lens system comprises 17 elements in 12 groups including 1 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens.
• Multi coating to minimize ghosts and flaring.

The FSA100300 will be available in black for $649.99 in February.

*35mm camera equivalent.
•Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

About Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
Based in Newark, NJ, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation. The company offers a wide range of consumer solutions in the U.S. including products from VIERA Life+ Screens, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Beauty, Grooming, Wellness and Personal Care products and more. In Interbrand's 2014 annual "Best Global Green Brands" report, Panasonic ranked number five overall and the top electronics brand in the report. To learn more about our products, visit panasonic.com. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicUSA; additional company information for journalists is also available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom.

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