Panasonic Lumix G 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH O.I.S. Lens

Lens Overview

The LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a premium interchangeable lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system. It features an electric-powered zoom operation and belongs to Panasonic's new premium "X" lens brand, delivering superb image rendering with lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, and remarkable transparency thanks to its unique Nano Surface Coating that minimizes ghosts and flaring.

Optical Construction

• 9 lenses in 8 groups
• 4 aspherical lenses to reduce distortion and enable compact design
• 2 Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lenses to effectively compensate chromatic aberration

The lens achieves excellent contrast throughout the zoom range and maintains high optical performance even at the wide 28mm equivalent focal length.

Compact and Lightweight Design

The retractable zoom design results in outstanding compactness with a length of approximately 26.8 mm when retracted and a lightweight build of about 95 g, ensuring ultra-high mobility for photographers on the move.

Advanced Coating Technology

Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating minimizes reflections across the entire visible light spectrum (380nm-780nm) by applying an extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structures on the lens surface. This technology dramatically reduces ghosting and flare, producing super clear images.

Autofocus and Performance

• Inner focus system driven by a stepping motor for smooth and fast autofocus
• Light Speed AF of approximately 0.1 seconds (measured with DMC-GF3 camera)
• Faster aperture control reduces shutter time lag by approximately 40% compared to previous models

Additional Features

• First digital interchangeable power zoom lens in the world
• Supports continuous high-speed contrast autofocus (AF) and autoexposure (AE) for both photos and movies
• Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) with gyro sensors to suppress blur caused by hand shake, enabling sharp images even in low light
• Minimum focus distance of 30 cm (1 foot) across the entire zoom range
• Contrast AF system support

Technical Specifications

• Focal Length: 14 - 42 mm (equivalent to 28 - 84 mm in 35mm format)
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5 - 5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/22
• Camera Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Format Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds
• Angle of View: 75° - 29°
• Minimum Focus Distance: 30.48 cm (1 foot)
• Magnification: 0.16x
• Maximum Reproduction Ratio: 1:6
• Lens Elements/Groups: 12 elements in 9 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 7
• Image Stabilization: Yes (MEGA O.I.S.)
• Autofocus: Yes
• Filter Thread Diameter: 52 mm
• Dimensions (Diameter x Length): Approximately 6.07 x 6.35 cm
• Weight: Approximately 165 g