Panasonic (Click here) posted the official specs of the new 14-140mm lens. As you see the lens is faster and the filter diamter changed from 62 to 58mm.
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Panasonic (Click here) posted the official specs of the new 14-140mm lens. As you see the lens is faster and the filter diamter changed from 62 to 58mm.
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Power OIS means it’s an X lens(?) as rumoured by german site, now is it also a retractable power zoom?
Oops! never mind there’s no PZ designation infront so it is not a powerzoom.
If it was an X lens, it would clearly say “LUMIX G X” instead of “LUMIX G” and if it were a Power Zoom lens, it would say “VARIO PZ” instead of just “VARIO”. As you can see, it is a Power OIS lens while not being an X lens and not having Power Zoom. Power OIS, Power Zoom and being part of the “X” lineup are three different attributes that don’t depend on each other.
It also does not have the “HD” designation. I though that meant the silent stepless aperture and silent zoom. If this lens does not have those features, maybe it will be cheaper than the old lens. Also, in the image, both 14-140 lenses are there. Perhaps the old one is more video focused while the new one is more still focused.
So its smaller, faster, with 2 more stops of iS, and probably sharper.
Chances are people here are still gonna call it garbage
5.6 is faster, but it’s still dog-slow.
This being a 10x ,asking for more would result in huge zoomlens. And lots of usual complaints about size /weight.
Better eat your Wheaties, or rather your Müsli. Otherwise your legs may buckle when carrying anything heavier than one pound. 😛
That’s pretty standard on the long end of any superzoom.
I’m curious to see at what points in the focal range the max aperture diminishes.
I get the feeling that this speed versus zoom compromise has been explained already, more than onxe. We all know that superzoom, from brand and for any format for that matter, are somewhat bigger and slow at the tele end. We all know that superzoom’s IQ are not quite as good as that of 3x zooms on average and we all know that primes are smaller, faster and optically superior on average.
You know, in broad daylight f5.6 will get a lot of jobs done, its just not meant for low light, specially not at 140mm. Then again, name me one lens that does it all. If its too slow, its just not the compromise you are looking for. Just pick a different compromise…
> smaller, faster, with 2 more stops of iS, and probably sharper.
More likely less sharp or at least no better.
Common sense should tell that but in todays no thinking needed for having food world it’s no longer common.
Smaller, lighter, faster, and with better OIS, even with merely the same IQ would be a big overall gain.
There is nothing to imply any likelihood of less sharpness, despite your personal feelings.
admin,
photozone.de published their 75/1.8 review. You should have a look. They conclude it is near perfect.
Yes. Will post this. I have two rumors to post now 🙂
One of them obviously about G6 sensor. 😛
… and the news about Sony sensor in Kodak S-1 (posted on MR only).
no info sorry 🙁
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On http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/kodak-shows-a-new-mirrorless-camera-the-pixpro/ you wrote that “The “Kodak S1” will be released in Q3 of this year and will feature a Sony CMOS MFT sensor and built-in WiFi.”
yep,and next it will be G6 specs leaks ^_<
Let’s hope it’s smaller and better than the existing one. It’s a pity they haven’t made it a bit longer at the tele end.
I do hate the word “leak” in titles on news sites. It never means what it means 🙂 Anyway, good to see the same filter diameter as for 12-35.
looking forward to see the price tag & later also tests
This lense could potentially replace my Olympus 12-50 F3.5-6.3 given the longer zoom range and wider aperture at the long end. Still has to see the IQ and how rapidly the aperture drops when zoomed.
The smaller filter size implies an overall reduction in size, and most likely weight. It will also make it easy to swap filters amongst this, the 12-35 and 35-100 lenses.
Actually, this might also signify a similar quality (at least with build) to their two premier lenses, as they obviously chose the size to match. (Even their latest 14-42 kit lens has increased build quality and appearance.)
Not bad, sounds smaller and it comes with power OIS (I’ve been very impressed with the power OIS on the 12-35). Still hoping for weather sealed since its my go-to lens for skiing.
My concern is that with a smaller diameter and wider aperture (even if only slightly), it’s going to vignette a lot. Yes, software correction will mask it, but only by dimming the non-vignetted area, which will eat up any gains from the faster aperture.
Current 14-140mm already has crazy real vignetting not decreased by stopping down.
http://www.photozone.de/olympus–four-thirds-lens-tests/682-pana14140?start=1
Must be some real weird design to behave that way.
Software cover up of vignetting works the opposite by boosting brightness (=noisier signal) of corners.
No specs for size and weight. Tomorrow.