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PANASONIC LUMIX G X Vario Power Zoom Lens, 14-42MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., MIRRORLESS Micro Four Thirds, Power O.I.S., H-PS14042K (USA Black)

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Focal Length Description 14-42 millimeters
Lens Type Standard
Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Camera Lens Description 42 month

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  • 28mm-84mm in 35mm equivalent zoom
  • Nano Surface Coating technology minimizes reflections at entire visual light range
  • POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) integrated into the lens makes it easy to shoot sharp images even in low-lit situations
  • Power zoom
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Micro Four Thirds
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minimum focal length
14 millimeters
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max focal length
42 millimeters
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140 millimeters
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PANASONIC LUMIX G X Vario Power Zoom Lens, 14-42MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., MIRRORLESS Micro Four Thirds, Power O.I.S., H-PS14042K (USA Black)


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  • Product Description

    The Panasonic premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens is the newest addition to the Lumix CSC lens lineup. With electric-powered zoom operation, the retractable Power Zoom H-PS14042 lens is extremely compact, approximately 26.8mm in length, and weighs approximately 3.35oz, offering ultra-high portability.Panasonic’s new premium LUMIX ”X” Series of lenses, including the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S., offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) suitable for a wide range of scenes, such as dynamic landscape to portrait. Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, the LUMIX X lenses feature superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating to help minimize ghosts and flaring in natural settings with remarkable transparency.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    126 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, and compactness of the lens. For example, they mention it's a nice kit lens, it takes decent pictures, and it'll fit in a pocket. Customers are also impresseded with the performance, saying it works well and produces fantastic results. That said, opinions are mixed on the focus.

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    34 customers mention29 positive5 negative

    Customers like the quality of the lens. They say it is a great lens, has a standard zoom lens quality, and is good enough for most day-to-day use. Some mention that it is an awesome power zoom lens and is great for smooth zooms in video. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...Handles better on a tripod. The PZ is a far better lens for candid photos, street photography and a general walk around lens. Fun to use...." Read more

    "...It is well made and looks great on my camera...." Read more

    "...The lens itself is a nice kit lens. It's better than the 14-42 lens including in most Panasonic camera kits, and roughly equal to the vaunted 14-45...." Read more

    "...The zoom is smooth and a significant improvement over prime lenses...." Read more

    25 customers mention18 positive7 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the lens. For example, they say it's compact, sharp, and gives good pictures with adequate contrast. Some say it works well and produces clear images from a remarkably small package. That said, most are happy with the pictures and videos taken with it.

    "...I have the original 14-42mm that came with my GX1. While it takes decent pictures it is not an easy lens to use...." Read more

    "...The pictures I have taken with this lens are sharp,accurately colored and show no edge anomalies...." Read more

    "...However, pros will notice some blurring and lack of contrast in the off center. Of course, I always want a wider, bright aperture...." Read more

    "Seems like it sharp pictures, but I did notice a double image on some signs in a couple of pics..." Read more

    22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lens compact and lightweight, making it easy to use and carry. They also appreciate the compelling compact design and the ability to retract to a very small size. Overall, customers are satisfied with the compactness and quality of the lens.

    "...A camera that I strongly recommend. LX has a far smaller sensor and lens is fixed. Can not put on a longer lens for wildlife etc...." Read more

    "...I really appreciate the smaller size after lugging my GR-6 around with the standard kit lens on it...." Read more

    "...Like the compact size keeps the camera pocketable" Read more

    "...It's small size is useful when it is on any of the compact Panasonic MFT bodies for fitting the cameras into small carrying cases...." Read more

    19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

    Customers like the performance of the lens. They say it works well, produces fantastic results, and works fine in their Panasonic GH3. The zoom button is solid and works great for smooth transitions. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and quality of the product.

    "Maybe I am one of the lucky ones. This lens is working perfectly and I like it a lot...." Read more

    "...The lens balances perfectly on the X5S. This combo works right out of the box...." Read more

    "...BUT It worked fine for a year then it stopped working out of the blue...." Read more

    "...Performance (in my particular sample) is quite good, with very good sharpness to the corners throughout its zoom range by f8...." Read more

    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say it's very sharp, fractionally sharper than the old Panasonic 14-42, and a great walk around lens. The center of the camera lens is tack sharp.

    "...Great travel lens. Great walk around lens. Sharp with good resolution...." Read more

    "...The pictures I have taken with this lens are sharp,accurately colored and show no edge anomalies...." Read more

    "...As for quality, the center of the lens is tack sharp, it's when you look at the edges and corners do you realize that this is still just a kit zoom...." Read more

    "...Not nearly as sharp and clear as the 20mm prime, but WTF it's a zoom. I think I was in a bad mood after I broke it." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers find the camera lens ultra portable and lightweight.

    "...Most of the time it is the LX7. Smaller, lighter and a joy to use. But if I'm heading out for a shoot, I take the M43 or DSLR...." Read more

    "...using it for one and half year, I found the following: [1] It is very portable and convenient...." Read more

    "Pros: The lens is compact which makes the camera more portable. I use it on the Olympus E-P3, or E-PM2...." Read more

    "...zoom capability in a compact format keeps the whole package ultra portable, which is why I got the Lumix in the first place." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers find the lens easy to use. They mention it's convenient, and a joy to use with filters.

    "...lends itself better for taking serious landscape photos; is easier to use with filters such as ND, Grad ND, Circular Polarizing filter etc...." Read more

    "...It's really convenient and low-key 2 piece kit for only $600 (unless you got the 14-42 X in your kit)...." Read more

    "...and half year, I found the following: [1] It is very portable and convenient. I almost always use it with with my DMC-GF for street photos...." Read more

    "...is fractionally sharper than the old Panasonic 14-42, smaller, and easier to use. Now I finally have some room in my camera case...." Read more

    14 customers mention5 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that it has a quick focus and the focus control is easy to use, while others say that the zoom control is fairly slow and not very responsive. The manual focus is a bit weird and takes some getting used to. Some customers also mention that the lens is slow and the servo zoom controls are awkward.

    "...While it takes decent pictures it is not an easy lens to use. Sticky to adjust from one position to another. Not a small lens...." Read more

    "...I have found the motorized zoom and manual focus to be faster and easier than the old manual zoom...." Read more

    "...Cons: I read the reviews on this lens about occasional double image problems at certain shutter speeds. It's true...." Read more

    "...zoom/focus - I find the zoom control to be fairly slow and not very responsive - it is very similar to the more advanced point and shoot cameras out..." Read more

    Tiny Lens, Good Quality, but There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
    4 Stars
    Tiny Lens, Good Quality, but There's No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
    First, the double-image others reported are not due to defective lenses. It has to do with an incompatibility between the 14-42 X PZ and certain models of lightweight cameras, specifically early model Panasonic GX1's, the G3, G2 and a couple GF models. The shutter on these models are a bit too forcefull, and actually shake the floating elements used in the OIS system. Panasonic claims to have fixed the issue in later hardware revisions of the cameras, as well as a firmware update to the lens itself. To see if your model is compatible, it's best to contact Panasonic. In general, larger bodies like the G5, GH2, GH3 will not have these issues. I'm not aware of any problems with Olympus cameras, but don't quote me on that.The lens itself is a nice kit lens. It's better than the 14-42 lens including in most Panasonic camera kits, and roughly equal to the vaunted 14-45. 14-45 is a bit better on the wide end, 14-42 is better on the long end. Check the MTF charts on Panny's site to see for yourself. It's a great partner to the Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras. You can use the 20mm indoors, keeping the zoom in your pocket, and swap them out when you go outside or need either a wider or closer shot. It's really convenient and low-key 2 piece kit for only $600 (unless you got the 14-42 X in your kit).As for quality, the center of the lens is tack sharp, it's when you look at the edges and corners do you realize that this is still just a kit zoom. It's not poor, I've printed 20x16 posters that look great on the wall and wallpapers that look great on my desktop. However, pros will notice some blurring and lack of contrast in the off center. Of course, I always want a wider, bright aperture. But what do you expect? It's a pancake kit lens. For that, it's great.
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    First, the double-image others reported are not due to defective lenses. It has to do with an incompatibility between the 14-42 X PZ and certain models of lightweight cameras, specifically early model Panasonic GX1's, the G3, G2 and a couple GF models. The shutter on these models are a bit too forcefull, and actually shake the floating elements used in the OIS system. Panasonic claims to have fixed the issue in later hardware revisions of the cameras, as well as a firmware update to the lens itself. To see if your model is compatible, it's best to contact Panasonic. In general, larger bodies like the G5, GH2, GH3 will not have these issues. I'm not aware of any problems with Olympus cameras, but don't quote me on that.

    The lens itself is a nice kit lens. It's better than the 14-42 lens including in most Panasonic camera kits, and roughly equal to the vaunted 14-45. 14-45 is a bit better on the wide end, 14-42 is better on the long end. Check the MTF charts on Panny's site to see for yourself. It's a great partner to the [[ASIN:B002IKLJVE Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 Aspherical Pancake Lens for Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Cameras]]. You can use the 20mm indoors, keeping the zoom in your pocket, and swap them out when you go outside or need either a wider or closer shot. It's really convenient and low-key 2 piece kit for only $600 (unless you got the 14-42 X in your kit).

    As for quality, the center of the lens is tack sharp, it's when you look at the edges and corners do you realize that this is still just a kit zoom. It's not poor, I've printed 20x16 posters that look great on the wall and wallpapers that look great on my desktop. However, pros will notice some blurring and lack of contrast in the off center. Of course, I always want a wider, bright aperture. But what do you expect? It's a pancake kit lens. For that, it's great.
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