Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens

• Focusing distance from ultra-wide angle to super telephoto
• Nano Surface Coating technology to minimize ghosts and flaring
• Rugged, dust/splash-proof design
• Freeze-proof down to -10° C
• High-quality video recording capability
• Zoom range of ultra-wide 8 mm to versatile 36 mm (35mm camera equivalent)
• 15 elements in 10 groups: 1 x aspherical ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, 3 x aspherical lenses, 2 x ED lenses, 1 x UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens.
• Sensor drive @ max. 240 fps
• Silent operation achieved by the inner focus drive system
• Micro-step drive system in the aperture control
• High-speed frame analysis

Specifications

• Lens type: Zoom lens
• Max Format size: Four Thirds
• Focal length: 8-18 mm
• Image stabilization: No
• Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds

Aperture
• Maximum aperture: F2.8–22
• Minimum aperture: F4–22
• Number of diaphragm blades: 7
• Aperture notes: Circular blades

Optics
• Elements: 15
• Groups: 10
• Special elements / coatings: Aspherical ED, aspherical, ED, UHR elements + Nano Surface Coating.

Focus
• Minimum focus: 0.23 m (9.06”)
• Maximum magnification: 0.12x
• Autofocus: Yes
• Motor type: Stepper motor
• Focus method: Internal
• Distance scale: No
• DoF scale: No

Physical
• Weight: 315 g (0.69 lb)
• Diameter: 73 mm (2.87”)
• Length: 88 mm (3.46”)
• Sealing: Yes
• Colour: Black
• Power zoom: No
• Filter thread: 67.0 mm
• Hood supplied: Yes
• Tripod collar: No