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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS MFT Review

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS

Main Features

  • 45-200mm Focal Range
  • F4-5.6 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 52mm
  • Max Format: FourThirds
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • Weight: 370g / 0.81 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 70mm x 100mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1m
  • Max Magnification: 0.19x
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Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Overview


Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with MFT cameras.

What type of photography is the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeVery Good
SportsVery Good
PortraitFair
TravelPoor
StreetPoor
WeddingFair
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Optical Image Stabilization
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Full-time Manual Focusing
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CONs
Lens Extends while zooming
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are Panasonic G9 II, OM System OM-5 and Panasonic GH6.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a maximum diameter of 70mm and total length of 100mm when not extended. It weighs 370g / 13.1 oz.

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS:

  • 52mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 52mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 52mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a focal range of 45-200mm and 4.4X zoom ratio which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 90-400mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.


Optical Image Stabilization

The Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.19x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1m.

Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Olympus ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS: 0.57x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Panasonic 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS: 0.5x - (Compare)

Aperture

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 45mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f22 at 200mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
45mm F4 F22
200mm F5.6 F22

Optical Formula

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS's optical formula consists of 16 elements in 13 groups .

Lens Hood

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Lens
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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Alternatives in Micro Four Thirds Mount
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OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
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FourThirds 190 g / 0.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f4-5.6 R
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FourThirds 190 g / 0.42 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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Panasonic 45-200mm F4-5.6 II Power OIS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Panasonic
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Max Format FourThirds
Focal Range 45-200mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.4X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4-5.6
Min Aperture F22
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16
Optical Groups 13

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1m
Max Magnification 0.19X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 370g
Diameter 70mm
Length 100mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 52mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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