$549.00
It's 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. Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, new premium lens brand “X” 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.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. And, the retractable-type zoom lens boasts outstanding compactness with approx. 26.8 mm** in length and approx. 95g in weight to realize ultra-high mobility.Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology is adopted to minimize the reflection at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) by applying the extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. It results in the super clear image with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare.Adopting an inner focus system driven by a stepping motor, the superior optical design realizes outstanding smoothness to support the high speed AF system of LUMIX G cameras. It achieves approx. 0.1 second Light Speed AF*** thanks to the downsizing of focus lens and its amount of movement. By speeding up the aperture control, shutter time lag is also shortened by approx. 40% compared with the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH. /MEGA O.I.S..*****For a digital interchangeable lens as of August 26, 2011./ ** When the lens is retracted./ ***The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GF3 to move the lens position to ""2m"" from ""infinity"" position at wide-end. Panasonic measurement method.*5/ ****Measured with DMC-GF3. The time required to start exposure after the shutter button is fully pressed after the lens position is moved from “infinity” to “2m”. The zoom position is at wide-end.*5/ *5 The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method
Features | |
Aperture Range | F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(TELE) |
Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2m / 0.66ft |
Focal Length | f=14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm) |
Lens Construction | 9 elements in 8 groups (4 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens) |
Maximum magnification | Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent) |
Minimum Aperture | F22 |
Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
Nano Surface Coating | yes |
Optical Image Stabilizer | YES (POWER OIS) |
General | |
Colour | Black |
Diagonal Angle of View | 75°(Wide) to 29°(TELE) |
Filter Size | φ37mm / 1.5in |
Max. Diameter | φ61mm / 2.4in |
Others | Electric zoom lever |
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 |
Standard Accessories | Lens cap |
Weight | Approx. 95g / 3.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) |