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Panasonic Expands the Full-Frame LUMIX S Line-Up with the New LUMIX 20mm F.2.5 Lens

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Panasonic will release firmware updates for its LUMIX S9, S1RII, S1II, S1IIN, and S1IIE cameras on October 13th.

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Ultra-Compact Wide-Angle Prime Lens joins the LUMIX S Series alongside new firmware updates for the LUMIX S9, S1RII, S1II NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is pleased to introduce the new LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 (S-S20), an interchangeable lens based on the L-Mount system standard. Combining an ultra-wide 20mm focal length with a bright F2.5 aperture in an exceptional compact design, the new lens offers greater creative freedom for full-frame LUMIX users. Designed for creators on the go, the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5 delivers expansive perspectives while maintaining a compact and lightweight form factor. Particularly well suited to the LUMIX S9, it forms a highly portable full-frame system for daily photography, travel, street photography, landscapes, and video content creation. The 20mm focal length offers a natural ultra-wide-angle perspective, capturing a greater sense of space and atmosphere without becoming excessively dramatic. Combined with its bright F2.5 aperture enhances low-light performance and enables attractive background separation, opening up creative possibilities beyond those typically achievable with a standard kit zoom lens at a similar focal length. Despite its compact dimensions and weight of approximately 142g, the lens delivers high optical performance through an advanced design incorporating three aspherical lens elements. Sharp rendering is...

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Alongside the launch of the LUMIX S 20mm F2.5, Panasonic will also release firmware and application updates designed to enhance the shooting experience across the LUMIX ecosystem.

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LUMIX Firmware Updates
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Oct 13, 2026

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Sep 16, 2026
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