Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Four Thirds System
The Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Leica D Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens is an interchangeable standard-zoom lens, developed by Leica exclusively for digital SLR cameras, and follows the Four Thirds Standard. This means that the lens is also interchangeable with other manufacturers that use this format.
By incorporating the MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) feature and 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements, this lens makes it possible to capture clear, sharp images, edge to edge, even in macro shooting or low-lit situations. This provides users with a wide range of shooting flexibility.
- Aspherical & ED Lenses
- Two aspherical lens elements help the lens meet Leica's extremely high optical performance standards. They help capture images that are clear from corner to corner across the entire zoom range, with minimal distortion. Two ED (extra-low dispersion) lenses reduce chromatic aberration to an absolute minimum.
- Multi-Coated
- Multi-coated lens elements reduce ghosting and flare to an absolute minimum, enabling the lens to deliver an optical performance that meets Leica's lofty standards.
- Minimum Focus Distance
- Its minimum focus distance of 11.4" (29cm), even at full zoom, provides a maximum magnification of 0.42x (35mm equivalent). This combines with Mega O.I.S. hand-shake correction to let you capture outstanding macro shots even at the telephoto end, without using a tripod.
- Circular Aperture
- 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm produces brilliant out-of-focus characteristics.
- Four Thirds Standard Lens Mount
- Use of the Four Thirds Standard means that this lens can also be used with other manufacturers that have adopted this digital camera standard.
Go To
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length |
14 - 50 mm Comparable Four Thirds and Micro 4/3 Focal Length: 28 - 100 mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/3.8 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Four Thirds |
| Format Compatibility | Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 75° - 24° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 11.42" (29 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.42x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:2.3 |
| Groups/Elements | 11/15 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Filter Thread | 67 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.9 x 3.66" (7.37 x 9.30 cm) |
| Weight | 15.31 oz (434 g) |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Consistent output (3)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (3)
- Strong construction (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/scenery (3)
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Four Thirds System:
i just received this lens and its amazing. i've seen very little info about this lens from review sites, and comparing reviews between this 4/3 and pany's m4/3 14-45 kit led me to believe they would be similar, but that is not the case. this lens is sharper, with better contrast and though spec'ed to be slightly slower, seems faster on my gh1. i would say it rivals the 20mm and 14mm pancakes in sharpness, both primes that i shoot extensively with. really glad i picked it up. though 2x bigger than the m4/3 kit, this will be my main walk around lens going forward. i see why they put the leica name on it - definitely a step above.
- Was this a gift?:
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Pros
- Consistent Output
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Strong Construction
Cons
- NONE
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife Photos
Comments about Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Four Thirds System:
I use the Leica 14-50mm Vario-Elmar lens with my GF1.
The lens combined with the GF1 has produced beautiful photos.
I would not hesitate to recommend this lens.
Pros
- Consistent Output
- Durable
- Easily Interchangeable
- Fast / accurate auto-focus
- Lightweight
- Razor Sharp
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Aperture
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Photography
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Four Thirds System:
I must start by stating this lens is as sharp as the Olympus 12-60 mm F2.8-4 ED SWD. The images produced with are simply superb. I have used both lens and preffer the Lecia. If you desire razor sharp images from a lens, this is a must have for all 4/3 users. The flare and chromatic abrreation control are outstanding. The image stablilation producted sharp images at 1/6 of a second. The optics of this lens are truly amazing !!!
Comments about Panasonic 14-50mm f/3.8-5.6 Vario-Elmar Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Four Thirds System:
This lens is mounted on my L10. I compared this lens to a Leica R 28-90mm Asph mounted on an R6 with Fuji Provia 400X film.
This lens was sharper faster and produced an image every bit as good and better than its mega expensive R lens cousin of equivalent focal length.
The image stabilization makes up for the slow speed and can be used hand held even in low light down to 1/10th of a second with minimal (read not noticeable) blur.
The Panasonic L10 platform it comes with relies heavily on its Silkypix software. Together both camera, lens and software can produce magical images that are as good as any print film and gives slide film a real run for its money. Don't pass this lens up because of its slow speed, it will taken on f2.8 lenses with aplomb. Try it.
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- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Lens Hood
- Lens Storage Bag
- 1-Year U.S.A. Warranty
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