Panasonic's new 'premium' lenses drop the focus and zoom rings. Photos Panasonic PR. Panasonic has launched a pair of new non-Leica-designed lenses for its Micro Four Thirds range of cameras. The emphasis is on making these new lenses small and light, and to this end Panasonic has removed somewhat essential features.
Speaking to the British Journal of Photography, Panasonic's UK Lumix boss Barney Sykes said that “Leica has very strict standards when making lenses.
Gadget Lab, Panasonic's Lumix ‘X' Lenses: More Expensive With Less Features
