Four new teleconverters unveiled for Lumix G-series cameras

Panasonic has unveiled four new teleconverters for use with their popular G-series range of mirrorless interchangeable compact system cameras. The four new conversion lenses are compatible with both the 14mm ‘pancake’ lens and the relatively new, premium-grade 14-42mm Lumix ‘X’ powered zoom. 

The first of the four is the DMW-GWC1 Wide Conversion Lens, which when mounted to the front of the 14mm pancake lens expands the field of view to 11mm – especially useful for architecture photography as well as group portraits in confined spaces.

The second new converter is the DMW-GTC1 Teleconverter, which increases the focal length of the Lumix X 14-42mm powered zoom by 2x, turning it into a 28-84mm lens.

The DMW-GMC1 Macro Conversion Lens is compatible with both the 14mm and the 14-42mm ‘X’ and reduces the minimum focal distance to 0.16m (as opposed to 0.26m on the 14-42mm, and 0.23m on the 14mm). It’ll doubtless appeal to macro enthusiasts.
 
The fourth and final new converter is the DMW-GFC1 Fisheye Conversion Lens. Again, this is compatible with both lenses and extends a diagonal angle of view to 120-degrees. Small enough to fit inside a camera pouch it can be used to give images an interesting twist. 

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