SUMMARY

Panasonic Japan is refreshing four popular lenses in mid-September to address issues with close-up photography, specifically reflections. The Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f/4 OIS, along with three Micro Four Thirds lenses (Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0, Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II, and Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7), will feature muted lettering on the front to minimize reflections. Additionally, all four lenses will now include a fluorine coating to repel fingerprints.

TAKEAWAYS

Four Panasonic lenses are being refreshed with design tweaks.

Darker lettering on the lens front aims to reduce unwanted reflections.

A new fluorine coating is added to repel fingerprints.

The refresh includes one L-Mount and three Micro Four Thirds lenses.

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