Spanning a versatile focal length range while retaining a compact form factor, the LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is a slim 28-84mm equivalent zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Contributing to its sleek profile, the optical design uses four aspherical elements to also reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range. A pair of extra-low dispersion elements are also featured, to control chromatic aberrations and color fringing, and a Nano Surface Coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting. Additionally, the lens uses a stepping AF motor and internal focus design for quick and quiet focusing performance and POWER O.I.S. helps to compensate for the effects of camera shake in order to deliver sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/22
- Four Aspherical Elements
Spanning a versatile focal length range while retaining a compact form factor, the LUMIX G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is a slim 28-84mm equivalent zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Contributing to its sleek profile, the optical design uses four aspherical elements to also reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range. A pair of extra-low dispersion elements are also featured, to control chromatic aberrations and color fringing, and a Nano Surface Coating has been applied to suppress flare and ghosting. Additionally, the lens uses a stepping AF motor and internal focus design for quick and quiet focusing performance and POWER O.I.S. helps to compensate for the effects of camera shake in order to deliver sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.... Overview
Wide-to-portrait-length zoom is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range.
Four aspherical elements help reduce spherical aberrations and distortion throughout the zoom range while two extra-low dispersion elements control chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.
A Nano Surface Coating has been applied to individual elements to noticeably reduce lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.
Stepping AF motor and internal focus design provides smooth and quiet focusing performance that is well-suited to both photo and video use.
POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) minimizes the appearance of camera shake to realize sharper imagery when shooting handheld.
Power zoom design affords a smooth, controllable zooming motion and also results in a retractable lens design that measures just over 1"-thick when not in use.
Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.
UPC: 885170052321
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Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.... Reviews
Great for Blackmagic MFT cameras
By Mike
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-08-28
Perfect on the Pocket Cinema 4K. Shooting in ProRes allows me to choose either full or cropped sensor, making this a versatile lens for live events. Have also used on the BMD Studio Cameras, though you can't choose sensor area on those cameras (as of this review anyway).
Only one Problem
By John
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2023-01-09
I have two Micro Four Thirds camera. The lens works great on my Olympus EPL-9, but it does not fit correctly onto my E-M10 Mark IV. The body of the lens scrapes against the body of the camera, so I'm using it only on the EPL-9.
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Can the bmdp4k zoom this lens ? (not using the ...
Can the bmdp4k zoom this lens ? (not using the lens switch)
The lens can be used with a digital camera
compatible with the lens mount standard for the“Micro Four Thirds System.
Date published: 2020-04-21
Can I use manual focus with Olympus om D cameras?
Can I use manual focus with Olympus om D cameras?
Yes, one can manually focus the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens by using the lever on the side of the lens for focusing. This can be done on Olympus cameras as well.
Date published: 2022-09-20
Is this an internal zoom lens, or does it extend ...
Is this an internal zoom lens, or does it extend when increasing focal length?
Hi! The lens extends while zooming. -M
Date published: 2021-09-28
Can you control the focus, zoom and iris with a ...
Can you control the focus, zoom and iris with a remote, or through the ATEM software from Blackmagic?
Does this work with the ATEM switcher over HDMI?
Date published: 2025-02-07
is this a power zoom lens?
is this a power zoom lens?
Yes
Date published: 2021-04-07
Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens ...
Is the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm lens capable of live Auto focus on BMPCC 4K video recording?
This lens will work with the Pocket Cinema Camera 4K's One Touch Auto Focus Feature. The Pocket Cinema Camera 4K does not offer continuous auto focus.
Date published: 2019-04-07
Has anyone used a remote control unit to zoom ...
Has anyone used a remote control unit to zoom this lens?
Yes, you could use something along the lines of this:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1344165-REG/libec_zc_lp_zoom_control_for_lanc_panasonic.html
Date published: 2021-04-07
question
blackmagic micro studio 4k compatible?
Yes it is. This lens has an MFT mount, which is the kind of mount on B&H # BLMCRSTCAM.https://bhpho.to/2mqnO4e
Date published: 2018-08-28