Panasonic 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

Product Description The Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. as a new member of the Lumix G Micro System. The new Lumix G lens incorporates an inner focus direct-drive linear motor for focusing, which enables smooth, silent operation of its fast and accurate contrast AF system, for use in both photo and movie recording. Adopting the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the new lens offers a wide and long zoom range of 14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-280mm) to suit a large variety of shooting situations, from scenery to portraits or telephoto shots, in a surprisingly compact and lightweight body. From the Manufacturer Panasonic H-VS014140 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic Digital SLM Cameras An Exclusive Micro Four-Thirds Lens System that Moves the Photography WorldThe H-VS014140 F4.0-5.8 ASPH camera lens offers wide and zoom range for portraits and telephoto subjects. (View Larger)With a radical reduction of about half the size and weight of the back length of the lens, mix it up and take photography to another level in the fun factor. In the Micro Four-Thirds System standard, the new camera lens offers a wide and long zoom range of 14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-280mm) that fits a wide range of shooting situations like scenery to portraits to telephoto shots.Minimized DistortionMega O.I.S. minimizes chromatic aberration and hand-shake-blur. (Click for More Information)The new camera lens system uses four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses to achieve dramatic downsizing despite its powerful 10x optical zoom, while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake, making it easy to shoot clear shots even at telephoto range or in dimly lit places without using a tripod.Movie Makers, Revel in Quieter Recording with G Micro SystemThe H-VS014140 interchangeable lens is able to smoothly and silently focus on photo and video subjects while minimizing distortion. (View Larger)The LUMIX G interchangeable lens incorporates an inner focus direct-drive linear motor for focusing. The smooth, silent operation of its fast and accurate contrast Auto Focus system, supports both photo and movie recording capabilities of the G Series cameras while minimizing distortion.Durable High Performance in a Compact Lens Four aspherical leses, 2 ED lenses and a rounded aperture offer superb optical performance. (View Larger)Four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses offer superb optical performance. It is ideal for outdoor photography enthusiasts with protection against nature's elements. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings.Lens Compatible with All Panasonic LUMIX G Series and Micro 4/3 CamerasDMC-GH3K Body Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH3 16.05 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch OLED DMC-G5K Body Only Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G5 16 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch LCD DMC-GH2K Body Only Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH2 16.05 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera DMC-GX1KK Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 16 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD Touch Screen; Black, 14-42mm Kit DMC-G3KW,DMC-G3KBODY,DMC-G3KK,DMC-GH2HK,DMC-GX1KBODY,DMC-GX1SBODY,DMC-GX1XK,DMC-GX1KS,DMC-GX1XS,DMC-GF5XR,DMC-GF5XK,DMC-GF5XW,DMC-GF5KW,DMC-GF5KK,DMC-GF5KR,DMC-GF3CT,DMC-GF3KR,DMC-GF3KBODY,DMC-GF3XK,DMC-GF3CR,DMC-GF3KW,DMC-GF3KT,DMC-GF3CW,DMC-GF3CK,DMC-GF3KK,DMC-GF2CS,DMC-GF2KK,DMC-GF2CK,DMC-GF2CW,DMC-GF2KS,DMC-GF2CR, Lens Comparison Chart LUMIX G X VARIO H-HS35100 LUMIX G X VARIO H-HS12035 LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR L-RS014150 LUMIX G VARIO HD H-VS014140 LUMIX G H-H020 Lens Construction 18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses,1 UED lens) 14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens) 15 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens) 17 elements in 13 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses) 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lenses) Nano Surface Coating Yes Yes n/a No (Multi-coated) No (Multi-coated) Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Full Four Thirds Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Optical Image Stabilizer POWER O.I.S. POWER O.I.S. MEGA O.I.S. MEGA O.I.S. No Focal Length f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm) f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm) f=14-150mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-300mm) f=14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-280mm) f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm) Aperture Type 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm 7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm Maximum Aperture F2.8 F2.8 F3.5-5.6 F4.0-5.8 F1.7 Minimum Aperture F22 F22 F22 F22 F16 Closest Focusing Distance 0.85m / 2.8 ft 0.25m / 0.82 ft 0.50m / 19.7 in at all Focal Lengths 0.50m / 1.64 ft at all focal lengths 0.2m / 0.66 ft Diagonal Angle of View 34°(W) to 12°(T) 84°(W) to 34°(T) 75°(W) ~ 8.2°(T) 75°(W) ~ 8.8°(T) 57° Filter Size 58mm / 2.3 in 58mm / 2.3 in 72mm 62mm 46mm / 1.81 in Max. Diameter Approx. 67.4mm / 2.7 in 67.6mm / 2.7 in 78.5mm / 3.09 in 70mm / 2.76 in 63mm / 2.48 in Overall Length Approx. 99.9mm / 3.9 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Approx. 73.8mm / 2.9 in (from the top of the lens hood to the base side of the lens mount) 3.56 in Approx. 84mm / 3.31 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Weight Approx. 360g / 12.7oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, lens hood) Approx. 305g / 10.8oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) 1.18 lbs Approx. 460g / 16.23oz 3.53 oz Standard Accessories Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag Lens cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bag Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

• Circular aperture diaphragm, durable metal mounting and multi-coated lens elements
• Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard
• The new lens system uses four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses to achieve dramatic downsizing despite its powerful 10x optical zoom. The filter size is 62mm.
• Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake
• The new lens allows use of the advanced contrast AF system