{"product_id":"panasonic-lumix-g-vario-14-42mm-3-5-5-6ii-asph-regular","title":"Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm, II ASPH. Mega O.I.S.","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f\/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. Mega O.I.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small, lightweight everyday zoom made for Micro Four Thirds (MFT Mount) digital cameras.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e14-42mm range gives you the equivalent field of view of 28-84mm on a 35mm camera\u003c\/strong\u003e, covering a genuinely useful range from wider everyday scenes through to portraits and tighter compositions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt only around \u003cstrong\u003e110g\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's particularly well suited to compact Lumix bodies and makes an easy lens to leave on the camera for everyday shooting, travel or walking around town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003ePanasonic's \u003cstrong\u003eMega O.I.S. optical stabilisation\u003c\/strong\u003e helps compensate for camera movement when shooting handheld, while the lens can focus as close as 20cm at the wider end of its zoom range. Its optical design uses nine elements in eight groups, including two aspherical elements. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003esecond-generation 14-42mm II\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than Panasonic's larger original 14-42mm. The II is \u003cstrong\u003esubstantially smaller and lighter,\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing approximately 110g compared with 165g for the earlier version. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEveryday photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLandscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCasual portraits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVideo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight camera kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst Micro Four Thirds lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanasonic Lumix G cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Olympus and OM System Micro Four Thirds cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat to expect\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e14mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the lens provides a \u003cstrong\u003e28mm-equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e field of view, giving you a useful moderately wide perspective for streets, landscapes, interiors and general photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e42mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, it becomes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e84mm equivalent\u003c\/strong\u003e, putting it into a useful short-telephoto range for portraits and details. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe maximum aperture changes from \u003cstrong\u003ef\/3.5 at 14mm to f\/5.6 at 42mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, while built-in Mega O.I.S. provides optical stabilisation. Panasonic uses a seven-blade circular aperture diaphragm, and the lens accepts compact \u003cstrong\u003e46mm filters\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's a particularly good match for someone wanting a \u003cstrong\u003esmall, straightforward everyday zoom rather than carrying several lenses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Client Transfer SS8","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47701199913014,"sku":"9981053","price":130.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/4590\/5974\/files\/PanasonicLumix-14to42mm-3.5to5.6-1.png?v=1790145517","url":"https:\/\/www.sydneysuper8.com.au\/products\/panasonic-lumix-g-vario-14-42mm-3-5-5-6ii-asph-regular","provider":"SS8","version":"1.0","type":"link"}