Concurrent with the release of the new G-Series cameras, Panasonic Australia will release a new standard zoom lens for the Lumix G Micro System, compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard.

 

March 7, 2010: Concurrent with the release of the new G-Series cameras, Panasonic Australia will release a new standard zoom lens for the Lumix G Micro System, compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard.
The ultra-compact and light weight Lumix G Vario 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens covers a popular zoom range equivalent to 28-84mm on a 35mm camera. This new kit lens will be suitable for a wide range of subject types, including portraiture and landscape photography. Features include an internal focusing design driven by a stepping motor, which provides fast and accurate autofocusing plus quiet operation. The inclusion of an aspherical lens element improves optical performance by minimising distortion at wide angles.
The table below provides key specifications for the new lens.

Lens construction

12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)

Mount

Micro Four Thirds mount

Optical Image Stabilizer

Yes

Focal length

14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm)

Iris diaphragm

7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm

Max. aperture

f/3.5(Wide) – f/5.6(Tele)

Minimum aperture

f/22

Closest focus

0.3 metres

Max. magnification

Approx. 0.16x / 0.32x (35mm camera equivalent)

Diagonal angle of view

75ø‚ °(W)~29ø‚ °(T)

Filter size

52mm

Dimensions (Diameter x length)

60.6 x 63.6 mm

Weight

Approx. 165g

Standard accessories

Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

The new Lumix G Vario 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens is due to go on sale locally in June. For more information phone Panasonic on 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au.