Panasonic ET-ELW22 Short Throw Zoom Lens for PT-EZ770/EZ580 Series

Product Overview

The Panasonic ET-ELW22 is a short-throw interchangeable zoom lens for the PT-EZ770 Series and PT-EZ580 Series commercial 3LCD projectors. It is built for integrators who need to place a fixed-installation projector close to the screen in space-constrained rooms while preserving a large, in-focus image. As a factory Panasonic optical assembly, this short-throw projector lens matches the optical engine and lens-mount of its supported PT-EZ770/EZ580 series projectors. Use it where projector-to-screen distance is limited but image size must remain consistent.

Product Description

The ET-ELW22 expands the deployment options of a compatible Panasonic 3LCD projector by shortening the required throw distance, which is useful when ceiling depth, rigging points, or rear-projection cavities constrain placement. Because it is an interchangeable Panasonic lens, it installs into the projector's bayonet lens mount and is matched to the host engine for edge-to-edge focus uniformity. For projects that need a longer reach or a different image geometry, compare the mid-throw Panasonic ET-ELT22 zoom lens, the long-throw Panasonic ET-ELT23 zoom lens, and the ultra-short Panasonic ET-ELW21 0.8:1 lens, which share the same projector families. Selecting the correct lens for the room geometry is the most important step in a fixed-install projection design, and the ET-ELW22 covers the short-throw end of that lineup.

Key Features

• Short-Throw Optics — Places a compatible projector close to the screen where projector-to-screen distance is limited.
• Interchangeable Lens Mount — Installs into the bayonet lens mount of supported Panasonic 3LCD projectors for field-replaceable optics.
• Series Compatibility — Designed for the PT-EZ770 Series and PT-EZ580 Series commercial projectors.
• Factory-Matched Assembly — Panasonic optical assembly matched to the host projector engine for consistent focus across the image.
• Fixed-Installation Ready — Suited to ceiling-mounted and rack-fed projection systems in permanent commercial AV rooms.

Typical Applications

• Conference room — Large image from a short projector-to-screen distance in mid-size meeting spaces.
• Boardroom — Fixed front projection where the projector must sit close to the wall.
• Multi-purpose room — Flexible front or short-throw installation in rooms with limited depth.
• Training room — Consistent image size where mounting locations are constrained.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from Panasonic / vendor data. Throw ratio, focal length, aperture (f-stop), zoom factor, lens shift range, physical dimensions, and weight require manual review against the current Panasonic ET-ELW22 spec sheet, as the prior vendor copy referenced an unrelated lens model.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which projectors is the ET-ELW22 compatible with? It is designed for the Panasonic PT-EZ770 Series and PT-EZ580 Series commercial 3LCD projectors. Confirm the exact host model against Panasonic's current lens compatibility chart before ordering.

Is this a short-throw or standard lens? The ET-ELW22 is a short-throw zoom lens, intended for installations where the projector must be positioned close to the screen.

Can the lens be swapped in the field? Yes. It is an interchangeable assembly that installs into the projector's lens mount, so integrators can re-lens a projector for a new room geometry without replacing the projector.

Do I need a different lens for longer throw distances? Yes. For longer projector-to-screen distances within the same projector families, review the ET-ELT22 and ET-ELT23 zoom lenses linked above.

Is warranty and support available through Creation Networks? Yes. This is a genuine Panasonic commercial AV product; contact Creation Networks for current warranty terms, lead time, and integration support.