Lens: Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.

General Information

NameLUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
ManufacturerPanasonic
SystemMicro Four Thirds
Model No.H-FS014042A
Announced2013-01-29
Colorsblack, silver

Lens Data

Focal Length14 - 42 mm
Focal Length [35mm]28 - 84 mm
System Multiplier2 x
Maximum apertureF 3.5 - 5.6
Minimum apertureF 22
Magnification0.17
Weight110 g (3.9 oz.)
Diameter65 mm (2.5 in.)
Length49 mm (1.9 in.)
Filter size52 mm
Closest focussing distance20cm (14-20mm) / 30cm (21-42mm) m
StabilisationMEGA O.I.S.
FocusAF
Angle Of View75° - 29°
Mount materialmetal
Compatible camerasMicro Four Thirds

Images

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Lens Construction

Elements and groups9 - 8
No. of diaphragm blades and type7 (Circular aperture diaphragm)

Detailed Lens Information

Focus methodinternal
Zoom methodexternal
Environmentally sealedNONE
3D lens supportNO
Power zoomNO
Power focusNO
AF actuatorStepping Motor
CollapsibleNO
Flat Front elementYES
Fast FocussingYES
Video OptimizedYES
Zoom CreepNO

Incompatible Cameras

  • None

Reviews

English

ephotozine.comPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II Lens Review2013-03-13
photozone.dePanasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS II - Review / Test2013-07-30

German

colorfoto.dePanasonic Lumix G Vario 3,5 – 5,6/14-42 mm MEGA O.I.S. II an Panasonic GH22013-12-05

Videos

English

youtube.comPhotoNewsReviews: Panasonic 14-42mm micro 4/3 version 22013-01-31

Articles

English

dxomark.comPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42 f3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega OIS review - The Cheapest ‘Standard Zoom’ for Micro 4:3 and Surprisingly Good2013-04-04

Sample Images

English

mu-43.comPanasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Thread2010-11-28
ephotozine.comPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm II Lens Sample Photos2013-03-12
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