OM System also released a new M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens: Pre-orders: B&H Photo | Amazon | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt Focal length: 14–42mm (28–84mm equivalent) Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6 Minimum aperture: f/22 Mount / format: Micro Four Thirds Angle of view: 75°–29° Optical design: 8 elements in 7 groups, including 3 aspherical elements Diaphragm: 7 rounded blades Minimum focus distance: […]
Panasonic releases three new Lumix G-series lenses in Japan, featuring a new fluorine coating and anti-reflective design (check for pre-orders): Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH POWER OIS (H-ES12060A) Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II ASPH (H-XA025A) Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH./POWER OIS (H-HS043A) Additional information on the new lenses is available here.
The OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 50-200mm f/2.8 IS PRO lens received the 2026-2027 EISA photography awards, even though the lens was announced in 2025: Award Category Winner (B&H link) EISA Camera of the Year Sony Alpha 7 V EISA Best Buy Camera Fujifilm X-T30 III EISA APS-C Camera Fujifilm X-E5 EISA Professional Camera Sony […]
Five recommended Micro Four Thirds lenses for travel: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/4 IS PRO Panasonic Lumix 14-140mm f.3,5-5.6 II ASPH Power O.I.S. OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm f/4-5.6 II OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASP
The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH lens is already listed as discontinued in Japan: