Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH MEGA O.I.S Lens

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f:3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens

Product Summary

  • Release date: September 1, 2015
  • Mount: Micro Four-Third
  • Color: Black | Silver
  • Price: $247.99
  • Availability: TBA
  • Purchase options: B&H

Key features

  • Micro Four Thirds System Lens
  • 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • MEGA Optical Image Stabilization
  • Supports Lumix Dual I.S. Feature
  • Compact Design Measures 1.9″ Long
  • Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Features

Featuring a slim, lightweight design, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens is a standard zoom, offering a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range, for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The lens construction incorporates a pair of aspherical elements, which help to reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations throughout the zoom range for increased clarity and sharpness. This updated model also features MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. This system is also compatible with Lumix cameras featuring the Dual I.S. feature that pairs in-body and lens-based stabilization methods for comprehensive shake compensation to support stills shooting and movie recording in low-light and other challenging conditions

Additional Images

Panasonic 14-42mm f:3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S Lens- MTF Chart

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f:3.5-5.6 II MEGA O.I.S Lens design

Specifications

Focal Length 14 – 42mm

Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 28 – 84 mm

Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 – 5.6

Minimum: f/22

Camera Mount Type Micro Four Thirds
Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View 75° – 29°
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87″ (20 cm)
Magnification 0.17x
Elements/Groups 9/8
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Filter Thread Front: 46 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.20 x 1.93″ (56 x 49 mm)
Weight 3.88 oz (110 g)

 

Purchase options

Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens  available at Amazon | Adorama | B&H