Covering a versatile wide-angle to short-telephoto range, the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS Lens Kitfrom Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro OIS Lens Kitis a flexible zoom, featuring a constant f/4 maximum aperture, for L-mount mirrorless cameras. In regard to its optical design, a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements are used to control a variety of aberrations, color fringing, and distortion in order to realize a high degree of sharpness, clarity, and color accuracy. Balancing its optical performance, this zoom is also unique due to is 1:2 maximum magnification ratio and 11.8" minimum focusing distance to suit working with close-up subjects. Additionally, an Optical Image Stabilizer helps to control the effects of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and the lens sports a weather-sealed design for use in harsh conditions.

L-Mount Lens/Full-Frame Format    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22    One UED Element, Two ED Elements    Four Aspherical Elements    1:2 Magnification, 11.8" Minimum Focus    Optical Image Stabilizer    AF/MF Switch, Zoom Lock Switch    Weather-Sealed Construction    Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm    77mm UV Filter

Standard 24-105mm zoom is designed for full-frame L-mount mirrorless cameras, however can also be used with APS-C models where it provides a 36-157.5mm equivalent focal length range.

Constant f/4 maximum aperture maintains consistent illumination throughout the zoom range.

Four aspherical elements, including two made from extra-low dispersion glass, help to minimize distortions and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range in order to maintain edge-to-edge sharpness and illumination.

One ultra extra-low dispersion element and two extra-low dispersion elements greatly reduce chromatic aberrations and color fringing in order to produce a high degree of clarity and color accuracy.

Macro design provides half life-size 1:2 magnification ratio and a minimum focusing distance of 11.8" for working with close-up subjects.

Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and also supports 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2 for increased stabilization performance.

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.

Splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in inclement weather conditions down to -14°F.

Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is this lens focus by wire?

A: This lens, like most auto focus lenses, is focus by wire.

Q: 2. Does the 11.8" minimum focus distance apply to the entire zoom range of the lens? For example, is the minimum focus distance going to be 11.8" at 24mm, and 11.8" at 105mm as well?

A: That is correct. Since the lens sticks out as you zoom though you still need to step back.

Q: 3. If used on a Leica CL, does the image stabilization of the lens work?

A: Yes, the stabilization of the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S.will operate on a camera without stabilization.

Q: 4. I need a macro lens to photograph 90 degrees downward, will the zoom slip on this lens?

A: The panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens wont creep if you get it brand new, however as the lens gets older it will eventualy slip out when placed on a 90 degress downward angle do to gravity and the weight of the optics. Please keep in mind that this is a normal behavior under the circunstance and that there are accesories to support with lens creep.

Q: 5. Will Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens work with BMD Pyxis 6K camera L mount?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Lumix S 24-105mm f/4 Macro O.I.S. Lens is compatible with the Blackmagic Design PYXIS 6K Cinema Box Camera (Leica L).

Q: 6. Is it made in Japan?

A: I'm sorry, no, this lens is made in China.

Q: 7. Do OIS and SL2 body stabilization work together?

A: Unfortunately no, you can only use one stabilization system or the other.

Q: 8. Is this lens compatible with Leica CL?

A: Yes, it is compatible with the Leica CL.

Q: 9. Is this lens Par Focal?

A: It is not. This is not a Parfocal lens.

Q: 10. Does this lens have manual focus clutch system?

A: This lens does not have a manual focus clutch however, it does have a focus by wire.