Lens Summary
Brand: Panasonic
Also Known As: Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2015-02-23
MSRP Price: $399
Made in: China
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: A standard portrait-length prime, the LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is an 85mm-equivalent lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system of mirrorless digital cameras. One aspherical element is incorporated within the optical design, which helps to control chromatic aberrations and distortions for enhanced clarity and accurate colors. The f/1.7 maximum aperture is particularly beneficial for selective focus imagery, and also aids shooting in low-light conditions. Further cementing its place as a versatile tool for portraiture, the rounded 7-blade diaphragm produces a smooth out-of-focus quality when making shallow depth of field photos and movies. Complementing the optical attributes is a fast stepping AF motor and internal focus design, which provides smooth, quiet, and responsive focusing performance for intuitive handling. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) also benefits hand-held use by compensating for the effect of camera shake for sharper imagery.
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH Power OIS Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
---|---|
Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 42.5mm |
Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
Format | Micro Four Thirds |
Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.2x |
MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/1.7 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 29° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 10 |
Lens Groups | 8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 (Rounded) |
Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.31m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 37mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 55 x 50mm |
Weight | 130g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |