Panasonic LUMIX S 85mm F1.8

Sleek and nimble, the Panasonic Lumix S 85mm f/1.8 is a compact short-telephoto prime designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras. The 85mm focal length is ideally suited for portraiture and more selective shooting and pairs with a modestly bright f/1.8 maximum aperture that offers depth of field control while also promoting a sleek form factor. The optical design incorporates a pair of extra-low dispersion elements, which help to reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations in order to achieve high clarity and accurate color rendering. This lens is also characterized by its linear AF motor, for fast focusing performance, and its dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant design to enable working in tough environmental conditions. Prime portrait-length lens is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used on APS-C models where it will provide a 127.5mm equivalent focal length. Bright f/1.8 maximum aperture offers control over depth of field and suits working in available lighting conditions as well as promotes a compact form factor. Two extra-low dispersion elements reduce chromatic aberrations and limit color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy. Linear autofocus motor delivers smooth, precise, and near silent focusing performance to benefit both stills and video applications. Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when employing selective focus techniques. Dust-, moisture-, and freeze-resistant design for increased protection to the elements. LUMIX S 85mm F1.8 The 85mm F1.8 lens offers superior maneuverability along with a natural, high-quality expressive power. Create stunning portraits and much more, using the superior quality and lightweight portability you expect from LUMIX. Picture Perfect Portraits Uncompromising image quality, for stunning portraits and more: the 85mm focal length offers an amazing mix of field of view and background compression, while the F1.8 aperture ensures that size and weight are optimized. Dust-, Splash-, and Freeze-Resistant Design Keep shooting in the toughest conditions, thanks to the construction that resists the elements and allows you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10 °C/14 °F Ideal for Video Recording Enjoy fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator. Record beautiful 4K video and stills without losing focus. S-S85 Lens Construction The optimized lens configuration has 9 elements in 8 groups, including 2 ED lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.