Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS MFT Lens (2013)
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS is a standard zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds-mount. It covers the MFT image circle. Introduced by Panasonic in 2013, it has 9 elements in 8 groups.
Unfortunately, Panasonic has opted to omit weather sealing for this lens, so owners should pay extra attention when shooting in incremental weathers.
A standard zoom lens with moderate aperture, the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH Mega OIS is more of a "volume seller" than a premium option. Still, some photographers may find the results "good enough". The lens is also stabilized, making it even easier to use for videos and stills alike.
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What we found**
Neofiliac score 69% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Very light and compact for a standard zoom
- Optically stabilized
- Short barrel
- Light in the hand
Cons
- Lacks weather sealing
- Not the strongest optical performance
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
7 blades, Circular aperture
Colors
Black and silver
Form Factor
Standard Zoom Lens
Image Size
MFT
Lens Mount
Micro Four Thirds-mount
Motor
Stepper motor
Optical Formula | Elements
9 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
8 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
2 aspherical lenses groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
46 mm / 1.81 in
Size | Diameter
56 mm / 2.20 in
Size | Length
49 mm / 1.93 in
Weight
110 g / 3.89 oz
Function
Angle Of View
75.4° Diagonal | 65.5° Horizontal | 46.4° Vertical (wide) ~ 28.9° Diagonal | 24.2° Horizontal | 16.3° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/3.5–5.6 ~ f/22
Autofocus
Yes
Crop Factor
2.0
Focal Length
14 mm ~ 42 mm
Focal Length (35mm Equivalent)
28.0 mm ~ 84.0 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
No
Performance
Max Magnification
0.17x
Min Focus Distance
200 mm / 7.87 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: n/a (supplied)
Debut
2013-01-29
Model Name
H-FS1442A
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