Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm F/4 Macro O.I.S Lens

Optical Design

Panasonic LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S Lens offers a maximum magnification of 0.5x and a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m, coupled with high-speed and high-precision 0.08-second autofocus featuring a linear motor and 480 fps AF control. Capture active instants with confidence and be ready when ‘you just need to get a bit closer’ with the half life-size 1:2 magnification ratio and close focus.

16 elements in 13 groups:

• 2 Aspherical Extra-Low Dispersion lenses
• 2 Aspherical lenses
• 1 Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion lens
• 2 Extra-Low Dispersion lenses
• Rounded nine-blade aperture diaphragm produces a pleasing bokeh quality, rendering smooth out of focus areas.

Aspherical (ASPH) Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) lenses help reduce size and weight, achieving high resolution, effectively preventing spherical and distortion aberration. Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) and Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion (UED) lenses correct chromatic aberration rendering sharp, high-contrast images with clear colours from corner to corner.

O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) – Ultra-sharp Photos

Capture scenes carefree or at the spur of the moment. The optical image stabilisation (O.I.S.) technology built directly into the lens minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and also supports 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 for increased stabilization performance, ensures your photos will look great.

Rugged Design – More Creative Freedom

Brave the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location. The LUMIX S 24-105mm F4 MACRO O.I.S. lens is dust- and splash-resistant* and designed for use at temperatures as low as -10 °c, and is tough enough to withstand heavy field use. The lens system inside is protected 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’ve dreamed of.

• Splash, dust, and freezeproof design* benefits working in inclement weather conditions down to -10°c.
• AF/MF switch permits quick changing between focusing modes and a zoom lock switch can be used to prevent the lens from extending when not in use.

Video Support – Perfect Video Recording

With video support, the lens performs smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden jumps in exposure, and it also boasts a silent design for enhanced capture of the scene’s audio. With the stunning AF performance of this lens, it is well suited for 4K video, where precise focusing is essential.