Lens Summary
Brand: Panasonic
Also Known As: Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2010-03-07
MSRP Price: $149
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The LUMIX G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5 Asph. / MEGA O.I.S. Lens with a 35mm format focal length of 28-84mm is constructed with 12 elements in 9 groups and 1 aspherical lens to produce extremely sharp images with minimal fringing and color distortion across the entire focal range. It incorporates Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which employs gyro sensors built into the lens to suppress the blur caused by a shaky hand, and enables capturing clear and sharp images even in low-light situations.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 14-42mm |
| Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 3x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:6.25 |
| MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 75°-29° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 12 |
| Lens Groups | 9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.30m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Dimensions | 6.07 x 6.35cm |
| Weight | 165g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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