The new high-performance lens in a practical, flat "pancake" format is recommended for its quiet autofocus and motorized zoom drive, which ensures a smooth change in focal lengths, making it a true all-round standard zoom.
Sensor compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Weight | 95 g |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Lens type | Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Focal length | 14 - 42 mm |
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Item number | 374458 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Category | Lenses |
Manufacturer no. | H-PS14042E-K |
Release date | 20/11/2012 |
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Colour | Black |
Material | Nano surface coating |
Minimum focus distance | 0.20 m |
Lens type | Zoom |
Bayonet lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Aperture | 3.50 |
Min. aperture | 5.60 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 14 mm |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 42 mm |
Focal length | 14 - 42 mm |
Sensor compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7 x |
Filter thread | 37 mm |
Number of lenses | 9 |
Number of lens groups | 8 |
Lens equipment | Fixed front lens, Image stabilisation, Internal focusing, Metal bayonet |
Optical zoom | 3 x |
Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
Image stabilisation method | Optical |
Country code | EN |
Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
Max. aperture | f/22 |
Aperture | f/3.5 - 5.6 |
Min. focal length (exact) | 0.01 m |
Max. Focal length (exact) | 0.04 m |
Filter thread | 0.04 m |
Lens equipment | Internal focusing |
Country of origin | Japan |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Panasonic fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Scope of delivery | Lens bag, Lens cap, Rear cap |
Weight | 95 g |
Length | 26.80 mm |
Diameter | 61 mm |
Length | 11.10 cm |
Width | 10.10 cm |
Height | 8.20 cm |
Weight | 226 g |
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