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PANASONIC CANADA INTRODUCES NEW TELECONVERTERS FOR LUMIX S SERIES TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENSES
Panasonic adds 1.4x Teleconverter DMWSTC14 and 2x Teleconverter DMWSTC20 to its LUMIS S Series accessories line-up
MISSISSAUGA, ON (May 31, 2019) – Panasonic introduces new teleconverters for the LUMIX S Series telephoto zoom lenses, the 1.4x Teleconverter DMWSTC14 and 2x Teleconverter DMWSTC20. The teleconverters can be attached to the LUMIX S PRO 70-200mm F4 O.I.S. (SR70200)*1, enabling the use of the lens as a super telephoto lens with its extended zoom range of maximum 400mm with high-speed, high-precision AF. The rugged dust/splash-resistant*2 design withstands use under harsh conditions even in -10 degrees Celsius for high mobility.
The Panasonic LUMIX S Series Telephoto Zoom Lenses 1.4x Teleconverter DMWSTC14 and 2x Teleconverter DMWSTC20 will be available at select Canadian retailers and the Panasonic eStore in July 2019 with an MSRP of $799.99 (CDN) and $999.99 (CDN), respectively.
Both teleconverters DMWSTC14 and DMWSTC20 will also be compatible with the new 70- 200mm / F2.8 S Series lens, to be introduced in 2019.
Product specifications:
DMWSTC14
- Lens Composition 7 lenses including 2 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index Lens) lenses in 4 groups
DMWSTC20
- Lens Composition 8 lenses including 2 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index Lens) lenses in 4 groups
*1 The firmware needs to be updated to its latest version.
*2 Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
・Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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