SeekerPanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Mega O.I.S.
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Mega O.I.S. is a good starter lens for Micro Four Thirds shooters, but it's not a standout.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Weight: Approximate 110g
- Lens construction: nine group 8 (2 aspherical lens) Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
- Focal length: 14 ~ 42mm (35mm-format equivalent: 28 ~ 84mm)
- Open aperture: F3.5 (W end) ~ F5.6 (T end) / Minimum aperture: F22
- Shooting distance range: 0.2m / 0.3m ~ 8 (from the imaging surface) / Maximum magnification: 0.17 times (35mm-format equivalent: 0.34 times)
PROS
+ Compact.
+ Good sharpness through most of range.
+ Minimal distortion.
+ Optically stabilized.
+ Includes lens hood.
CONS
- Soft edges and dim corners at widest angle.
- Plastic lens mount.
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By PCMag on December 08, 2015
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Mega O.I.S. is a good starter lens for Micro Four Thirds shooters, but it's not a standout.
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