Panasonic ET-EMW500 21.08-30mm Zoom Lens

Overview

The Panasonic ET-EMW500 is a 21.08 to 30 mm zoom lens designed specifically for Panasonic PT-MZ16K, PT-MZ13K, and PT-MZ10K LCD laser projectors. It allows users to adjust the image size and placement through optical zoom, offering throw ratios from 0.95 to 1.36:1 in 16:10 or 16:9 formats and 1.14 to 1.63:1 in 4:3. This flexibility is especially useful in environments where room depth is limited or audience seating is close to the screen, enabling a large image without moving the projector.

Key features

• Zoom range from 21.08 to 30 mm provides versatile image sizing options without repositioning the projector
• Bright aperture range of f/1.8 to f/2.35 maintains image clarity even in rooms with ambient light
• Optical zoom capability reduces the need for physical adjustments, protecting ceiling mounts and truss setups
• Bayonet mount system ensures quick and secure lens attachment, ideal for fast event turnarounds and service visits
• Compatible with high-lumen MZ series projectors to deliver vivid content for presentations, lectures, and digital signage
• Designed to fit professional environments such as corporate boardrooms, university lecture halls, houses of worship, and rental staging

Key specs

• Zoom range: 21.08 to 30 mm
• Throw ratio (16:10 or 16:9): 0.95 to 1.36:1
• Throw ratio (4:3): 1.14 to 1.63:1
• Aperture: f/1.8 to f/2.35
• Compatible projectors: Panasonic PT-MZ16K, PT-MZ13K, PT-MZ10K
• Mount type: Bayonet

Connectivity and compatibility

This lens is engineered to seamlessly integrate with Panasonic’s MZ series LCD laser projectors, ensuring optimal optical performance and easy installation. Its bayonet mount system provides a secure connection that maintains alignment during extended use, making it a reliable choice for professional AV setups.

Ideal uses and environments

The ET-EMW500 zoom lens is well suited to settings where space constraints require flexible throw distances, such as corporate boardrooms with limited depth, university lecture halls with close seating, houses of worship needing large, bright images, and rental staging companies that demand quick lens swaps. Its bright aperture and zoom range support clear, vivid presentations and signage in various lighting conditions.