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The X Vario 14-42mm lens has high performance specifications like autofocus during movie recording, nano surface coating that drastically reduces ghosting and flare, and Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) for greatly improved image sharpness and blur reduction. Two ED lens elements compensate for chromatic aberration, and the silent design makes this an ideal lens for shooting video. For those new to interchangeable lens cameras, using the zoom at the push of a button will be familiar to them from their compact camera; while more advanced users will appreciate the smooth zooming when shooting video.
This new 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 landscapes to portraits. Comprised of ninelenses in eight groups, the lens system features excellent contrast across the entire zoom range. The inclusion of fourasphericallenses also improves optical performance by minimising distortion, even at the 28 mm wide end. The two ED lenses effectively compensate for chromatic aberration.
Key Features
- Super compact 3x 14-42 mm (28-84 mm in 35 mm format) zoom lens.
- Nano surface coating reduces ghosting and flare.
- Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization).
- Silent autofocus during movie recording.
The X Vario 14-42mm lens has high performance specifications like autofocus during movie recording, nano surface coating that drastically reduces ghosting and flare, and Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) for greatly improved image sharpness and blur reduction. Two ED lens elements compensate for chromatic aberration, and the silent design makes this an ideal lens for shooting video. For those new to interchangeable lens cameras, using the zoom at the push of a button will be familiar to them from their compact camera; while more advanced users will appreciate the smooth zooming when shooting video.
This new 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 landscapes to portraits. Comprised of ninelenses in eight groups, the lens system features excellent contrast across the entire zoom range. The inclusion of fourasphericallenses also improves optical performance by minimising distortion, even at the 28 mm wide end. The two ED lenses effectively compensate for chromatic aberration.
Key Features
- Super compact 3x 14-42 mm (28-84 mm in 35 mm format) zoom lens.
- Nano surface coating reduces ghosting and flare.
- Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization).
- Silent autofocus during movie recording.
Brand | Panasonic |
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Focal Length | 14 - 42mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 28 - 84 mm |
Lens type | Zoom lens |
Aperture Range | Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
Max Format size | Four Thirds |
Camera Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 7.87“ (20 cm) |
Image Stabilizer | Yes |
Angle Of View | 75 - 29 |
Elements | 9 |
Groups | 8 |
Groups | 8 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
Autofocus | Yes |
Elements | 9 |
Motor Type | Micromotor |
Weight | 95 |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.40 x 1.06“ (61 x 26.8 mm) |
Diameter | 61 mm |
Weight | 95 |
Length | 27 mm |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Filter Thread | 37 mm |
Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
Colour | Black |
Filter Thread | Front: 37 mm |
Autofocus | Yes |
Optical Design | 9 Elements in 8 Groups |
Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Camera Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
Magnification | 0.17x |
Focal length | 14 to 42mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 28 to 84 mm |
Angle of view | 75 to 29 |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum aperture | f/22 |
Diameter x Length | 61 x 26.8 mm |
Weight | 95 g |
Filter size | 37 mm |
Minimum Focusing Distance | 20 cm |