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Panasonic 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH O.I.S
SKU
885170052314
$344.00
Description
Features:
- Premium 3X Video and Still Optimized Ultra Compact (14-42mm) with Exclusive Power Zoom Technology.
- Video Optimized Power O.I.S with Silent Drive
- Micro Four Thirds Durable Metal Lens Mount with Power Controls for Focus and Smooth Zooming.
- Premium Extra-low Refractive Index Nano Surface Coating.
Panasonic is pleased to announce a new cutting-edge interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. with electric-powered zoom operation from the new premium lens brand "X" for LUMIX G Micro System that complies with Micro Four Thirds System standard.
POWER O.I.S.
The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which is newly integrated in the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations such as in night time or indoors. With the improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. suppresses large, slow movement 2x more effectively**.
Exclusive Nano Surface Coating
Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, the "X" lens features superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating for minimal ghosts and flaring and natural atmospheres with remarkable transparency.
Premium Lens Design
The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. lens offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 28-84 mm) suitable for a wide range of scenes from dynamic landscape to portrait. Comprising of 9 lenses in 8 groups, the lens system features excellent contrast at entire zoom range. The inclusion of 4 aspherical lenses that helps achieving the downsizing of lens unit also improves optical performance by minimizing distortion, even at the 28 mm wide end. The 2 ED lenses effectively compensates for the chromatic aberration.
Specifications:
| Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens) |
| Nano Surface Coating | Yes |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | YES (POWER OIS) |
| Focal Length | f=14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm) |
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Aperture Range | F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(TELE) |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2m / 0.66ft |
| Maximum Magnification | Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 75°(Wide) to 29°(TELE) |
| Filter Size | 37mm / 1.5in |
| Max. Diameter | 61mm / 2.4in |
| Overall Length | Approx. 26.8mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount, under the condition when lens is stored) / 1.1in |
| Weight | Approx. 95g / 3.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) |