NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/
-- Panasonic today announced the LEICA DG NOCTICRON
42.5mm/F1.2 lens, the fastest1 interchangeable lens in
the Micro Four Thirds standard for the LUMIX G Series cameras.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130801/NY56909 )
Previously, Panasonic has marketed interchangeable lenses
meeting LEICA specifications, including the LEICA DG SUMMILUX
25mm/F1.4 ASPH. and the LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm/F2.8 ASPH./MEGA
O.I.S. The name "NOCTICRON" was defined by Leica Camera AG for this
lens type continuing LEICA's legendary elements of large diameter,
high quality lenses. The LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 achieves
the fastest1 F1.2 for a Micro Four Thirds
interchangeable lens, becoming the first large diameter, high
performance NOCTICRON lens.
Panasonic will continue to further advance its product
development to meet the diverse needs of customers in the globally
expanding Micro Four Thirds market.
Note 1. For an AF interchangeable lens, as of August 1, 2013, according to research by
Panasonic.
Note 2. Details of the product specifications, the date of
release and the price are yet to be announced. See the lenses
road map on our website
(http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/index.html).
*LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR
GmbH.
*SUMMILUX, ELMARIT and NOCTICRON are registered trademarks of Leica
Camera AG.
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Newark, N.J., Panasonic
Consumer Marketing Company of North
America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American
Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation and the hub of Panasonic's U.S.
marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a
wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative
consumer products ranges from VIERA Smart TVs, Blu-ray players,
LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones,
Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.
Panasonic ranked number four in Interbrand's "Best Global Green
Brands 2013" report, the highest ranked electronics brand in the
report. Panasonic scored especially well in "Products &
Services", "Governance", and "Operations" in the Green Performance
category.
(http://www.interbrand.com/en/best-global-brands/Best-Global-Green-Brands/2013/Best-Global-Green-Brands-2013.aspx)
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