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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS Review
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS

Main Features

  • 43mm Focal Range
  • F1.7 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 37mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 130g.
  • Diameter: 55mm
  • Length: 50mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.31m
  • Max Magnification:0.2x
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Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS Overview
Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS is an Auto Focus (AF) Standard Prime lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Micro Four Thirds mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS is compatible with cameras that have Micro Four Thirds lens mount.Some of the latest released cameras with Micro Four Thirds lens mount are Olympus E-M10 IV, Panasonic G100 and Olympus E-M5 III.

Sensor Coverage

Max sensor coverage of Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS is FourThirds.

Focal Range

Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS has a fixed focal lenght of 43mm. When mounted on a FourThirds format camera, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 86mm.

Optical Image Stabilization

Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Aperture

Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS has a max aperture of F1.7 and a minimum aperture of F22.0.
Pros and Cons of Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS

PROs
Image Stabilization
Built-in Autofocus
Fast Aperture

CONs
No Weather Sealing
Hood is not supplied
Panasonic 42.5mm F1.7 OIS Detailed Specifications

General
Brand Panasonic
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Standard Prime
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 43mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F1.7
Min Aperture F22.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 10
Optical Groups 8
Special Elements 1 aspherical element

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.31m
Max Magnification 0.2X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 130g
Diameter 55mm
Length 50mm
Weather Sealing No
Filter Thread 37mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied No
Tripod Collar No
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Frequently Asked Questions about Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
is the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS a Weather Sealed lens?
What is the Minimum Focusing Distance of Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
is the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS an Autofocus (AF) lens?
What is the Filter Thread Size of Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
Does Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS have Image Stabilization?
Does Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS have Aperture Ring?
What is the Maximum Magnification Ratio of Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS
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