Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS II Lens

Lens Description

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS II is a wide to short telephoto zoom designed for cameras with a Four-Thirds (2X) sensor. This variable-aperture zoom covers a 14 to 42mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 28-84mm lens on a Full-Frame camera. An optical Image Stabilization System built into this lens compensates for camera shake.

This 3X zoom lens focuses down to 20cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.17X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Panasonic to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.

The lens weighs 110g.

This lens is only available for the Micro Four-Thirds mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Micro Four-Thirds mount cameras.

Focal-Range
6mm600mm
14-42mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE
Angle-Of-View
2.1°121°
29-75°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH Four-Thirds (2X)+ COVERAGE
Maximum Aperture
0.9512
3.5-5.6
MAXIMUM APERTURE OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE
Viewing Angle Range
Panasonic 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6
Maximum Aperture
Compared to other Micro Four-Thirds Four-Thirds (2X) lenses.
29-75°
Max F/3.5-5.6

Magnification
0.02X5X
0.17X
MAGNIFICATION OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE
Weight
22g2065g
110g
WEIGHT OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS II Specifications

Brand Panasonic Model Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS II

Mount Micro Four-Thirds Max FLM 2X

Focal Range 14 - 42mm View Angle 75 - 29°

Max Aperture F/3.5 - 5.6 Min Aperture F/22
Min Focus 20cm Magnification 0.17X

Filter Size 46mm Aperture Blades 7

Size (D x L) 56 x 49mm Weight 110g

Tilt N / A Shift N / A

Stabilization Built-In Protection None

Zoom Drive Mechanic Focus Drive AF with MF Switch

Zoom Mechanism External Focus Mechanism Internal

Hood Bayonet Focus Motor Internal

Perspective Rectilinear Introduced 2015-09-01

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Brand	Panasonic	Model	Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Mega OIS II
Mount	Micro Four-Thirds	Max FLM	2X
Focal Range	14 - 42mm	View Angle	75 - 29°
Max Aperture	F/3.5 - 5.6	Min Aperture	F/22
Min Focus	20cm	Magnification	0.17X
Filter Size	46mm	Aperture Blades	7
Size (D x L)	56 x 49mm	Weight	110g
Tilt	N / A	Shift	N / A
Stabilization	Built-In	Protection	None
Zoom Drive	Mechanic	Focus Drive	AF with MF Switch
Zoom Mechanism	External	Focus Mechanism	Internal
Hood	Bayonet	Focus Motor	Internal
Perspective	Rectilinear	Introduced	2015-09-01

Panasonic 14-42mm F/3.5-5.6 Facts

Image Stabilized LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.46Autofocus Lens

14-42mm Focal-Range F/3.5-5.6 Max Aperture

46mm Filter Thread AF with MF Switch

Micro Four-Thirds Mount Four-Thirds (2X) Coverage

110g Lens Weight 56 x 49mm (D x L)

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14-42mm Focal-Range	F/3.5-5.6 Max Aperture
46mm Filter Thread	AF with MF Switch
Micro Four-Thirds Mount	Four-Thirds (2X) Coverage
110g Lens Weight	56 x 49mm (D x L)