After yesterday’s image leak of the upcoming Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8, a couple more have been posted to Twitter by Nokishita. An announcement is expected in the next day or two, along with pre-orders. The actual release date, they say, is set for June 25th. The price is expected to be somewhere between 54,000 and 59,400 yen (~$492-542).
At around $500-550, the price is a little higher than many might have hoped for a 50mm f/1.8 lens, although it’s not completely unreasonable – especially when compared to the company’s $2,300 Lumix S 50mm f/1.4 lens. It’s also pretty comparable to Nikon’s 50mm f/1.8 for Z mount, too. It is significantly more expensive than both the Sony FE 50mm f/1.8 and the Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM.
| Focal Length | 50mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | Unknown (but probably f/22) |
| Lens Mount | Leica L |
| Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
| Angle of View | 47° |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.14x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 45cm |
| Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9, rounded |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization | No |
| Filter Size | 67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions (ø x L) | 73.6 x 82.0 mm |
| Weight | 300g |
An official announcement with the final specs and prices is expected either today or tomorrow.
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