Panasonic Micro Four Thirds mount Ultra-wide zoom
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S.
Quick answer
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. is a ultra-wide to standard zoom lens covering 14-42mm at f/3.5 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
- Micro Four Thirds (28–84mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 14–42mm
- Aperture
- f/3.5
- Weight
- 110g
- Filter
- 46mm
- Min focus
- 0.2m
What 14-42mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 28–84mm
- 28.9–75.4° 24.2–65.5° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 14mm (and 42mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorPanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 14-42mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/3.5
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 9 elements in 8 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 46 mm
- Weight
- 110 g
- Length
- 49 mm
- Diameter
- 56 mm
General
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Zoom
- Released
- 2013
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S.?
At 14-42mm this is a ultra-wide to standard zoom, which typically suits:
- Landscapes and big skies
- Architecture and interiors
- Astrophotography and night skies
- Landscapes and cityscapes
- Street and travel photography
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. use?
It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S.?
It zooms across 14-42mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to standard lens.
Is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 14-42mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.
What is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 28–84mm on full frame, with a 24.2–65.5° horizontal and 28.9–75.4° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II Asph. Mega O.I.S. fit?
Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.
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