Lens Summary
Brand: Panasonic
Also Known As: Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2011-08-26
MSRP Price: $324
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The Panasonic premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens is the newest addition to the Lumix CSC lens lineup. With electric-powered zoom operation, the retractable Power Zoom H-PS14042 lens is extremely compact, approximately 26.8mm in length, and weighs approximately 3.35oz, offering ultra-high portability.Panasonic’s new premium LUMIX ”X” Series of lenses, including the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S., offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) suitable for a wide range of scenes, such as dynamic landscape to portrait. Crystallizing Panasonic\'s optical technologies, the LUMIX X lenses feature superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating to help minimize ghosts and flaring in natural settings with remarkable transparency.
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 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 |
| MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-22 |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 9 |
| Lens Groups | 8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| Nano Surface Coating | No |
| Multi-Coating | No |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Silent Wave / UltraSonic Motor | No |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.20m |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 37mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Dimensions | 61 x 47.7mm |
| Weight | 95g |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
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