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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S.

Quick answer

The Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S. is a standard prime lens covering 42mm at f/1.7 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Focal
42.5mm
Aperture
f/1.7
Weight
130g
Filter
37mm
Min focus
0.31m

What 42mm sees

Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 85mm
28.6° 23.9° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 42.5mm. Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S. specifications

Optics

Focal length
42mm
Maximum aperture
f/1.7
Format coverage
Micro four thirds
Optical construction
10 elements in 8 groups
Image stabilization
Yes

Focus

Minimum focus distance
0.31 m
Maximum magnification
0.2×

Physical

Filter thread
37 mm
Weight
130 g
Length
50 mm
Diameter
55 mm

General

Brand
Panasonic
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens type
Prime

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S.?

At 42mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:

  • Everyday and street photography
  • Natural-perspective portraits
  • Documentary and travel work

Its fast maximum aperture helps in dim light and gives good subject separation.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power 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 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S.?

It is a fixed 42mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.7. That makes it a standard lens.

Is the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a prime lens with a fixed 42mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.7.

What is the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 85mm on full frame, with a 23.9° horizontal and 28.6° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 Asph. Power 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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