Panasonic Lumix G Vario II 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD Lens
The Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD is a 14–42mm f/3.5 lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. Used copies start from $115.94 on GearFocus, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario II 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD Lens
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Lens Overview — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
Key Features — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
14-42mm Standard Zoom: Equivalent to a 28-84mm field of view on full-frame, covering wide-angle through moderate telephoto for everyday shooting.
Micro Four Thirds Mount: Native MFT mount ensures full electronic compatibility with Panasonic and Olympus MFT mirrorless cameras.
Mega O.I.S. Stabilization: Optical image stabilization reduces the effect of camera shake during handheld shooting in low-light or slower shutter speed situations.
f/3.5–5.6 Aperture Range: Variable aperture of f/3.5 at 14mm to f/5.6 at 42mm is typical for a compact standard zoom of this class.
Autofocus with Manual Override: Supports autofocus for fast, everyday shooting with the option to switch to manual focus for precise control.
110g Ultralight Build: One of the lightest standard zoom lenses in the MFT system, making it well-suited for travel and all-day carry.
Lens Specifications — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Portrait, Landscape |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Zoom/Prime | Zoom |
| Focal Length | 14–42mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 |
| Camera System | Mirrorless |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Focus Type | Auto, Manual |
| Image Stabilization | Optical (OIS) |
| Filter Thread | 46mm |
Description — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario II is a 14–42mm standard zoom lens built natively for the Micro Four Thirds mirrorless system. With a maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end, it offers a practical starting point for a zoom lens in this class. The focal length range spans from 14mm to 42mm, covering the kind of versatile spread that handles everything from moderately wide compositions to short telephoto framing in a single lens.
Optical image stabilization — Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. — is built in, providing compensation for camera shake during handheld use. Both autofocus and manual focus are supported, giving photographers the ability to choose their preferred focusing method depending on the situation. At just 110g, this lens is designed with portability firmly in mind, and the 46mm filter thread keeps the overall footprint compact.
It is compatible exclusively with cameras using the Micro Four Thirds mount, fitting naturally into the broad range of MFT mirrorless bodies on the market.
Pros — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
- ✓Extremely lightweight at just 110g, making it easy to carry for extended shooting sessions
- ✓Optical image stabilization (Mega O.I.S.) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓14–42mm focal length range covers a useful standard zoom spread for everyday photography
Cons — Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Mega O.I.S. HD
- ✗Maximum aperture of f/3.5 at the wide end is modest, limiting low-light performance compared to faster primes
- ✗No specifications provided for minimum aperture, close-focus distance, or magnification ratio
- ✗46mm filter thread, while compact, may require step-up rings for photographers with larger filter sets