Panasonic LUMIX H-PS14042E-K Powerzoom 14-42 mm GX Vario Lens - Black

Manufacturer's Description LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. It's a new cutting-edge interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. with electric-powered zoom operation from the new premium lens brand “X” for LUMIX G Micro System that complies with Micro Four Thirds System standard. Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, new premium lens brand “X” features superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating for minimal ghosts and flaring and natural atmospheres with remarkable transparency. Comprising of 9 lenses in 8 groups, the lens system features excellent contrast at entire zoom range. The inclusion of 4 aspherical lenses that helps achieving the downsizing of lens unit also improves optical performance by minimizing distortion, even at the 28 mm wide end. The 2 ED lenses effectively compensates for the chromatic aberration. And, the retractable-type zoom lens boasts outstanding compactness with approx. 26.8 mm** in length and approx. 95g in weight to realize ultra-high mobility. Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology is adopted to minimize the reflection at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) by applying the extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. It results in the super clear image with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare. Adopting an inner focus system driven by a stepping motor, the superior optical design realizes outstanding smoothness to support the high speed AF system of LUMIX G cameras. It achieves approx. 0.1 second Light Speed AF*** thanks to the downsizing of focus lens and its amount of movement. By speeding up the aperture control, shutter time lag is also shortened by approx. 40% compared with the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH. /MEGA O.I.S..**** *For a digital interchangeable lens as of August 26, 2011./ ** When the lens is retracted./ ***The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GF3 to move the lens position to ""2m"" from ""infinity"" position at wide-end. Panasonic measurement method.*5/ ****Measured with DMC-GF3. The time required to start exposure after the shutter button is fully pressed after the lens position is moved from “infinity” to “2m”. The zoom position is at wide-end.*5/ *5 The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method. Product Description The Lumix G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm lens is state-of-the-art thanks to its motorized zoom and prodigiously compact size. The motorized zoom allows you to zoom in with ease, just like a compact, thanks to a zoom button located on the lens. This zoom stands out thanks to Panasonic's optical technology, it belongs to the new premium X lens range offering extreme image quality. Comprising 9 elements in 8 groups and 4 aspherical lenses, the engineers created one of the smallest zooms on the market with uncompromising optical quality by minimizing distortion, even at 28mm wide angle. The 2 very low dispersion lenses perfectly correct chromatic aberrations. In addition, the retractable lens allows for extreme compactness, with a size of approximately 26.8mm** and a weight of about 95g, for total mobility. Nano treatment on the lenses helps minimize flare and ghosting. The internal focus system, thanks to a specific motor, avoids changing the length of the lens during focusing. Light Speed focusing is approximately 0.1 seconds*** due to the decrease in the size of the focus lens and its movements. By accelerating aperture control, shutter time offset is also reduced by about 40% compared to the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH. /MEGA O.I.S.****. . * For a digital interchangeable lens as of August 26, 2011./ ** When the lens is retracted./ ***Focus time on the subject is measured with the Lumix GF3 to move the lens from "2m" to "infinity" in the wide angle position. Panasonic measuring method. *5/ **** Measured with Lumix GF3. The time it takes to begin exposure after fully pressing the shutter release after the lens has been moved from "infinity" to "2m". In wide-angle position*5/*5 GF3 software must be updated to version 1.1 or higher. Measurement Method Panasonic. Legal Disclaimer This is a private sale. The sale is made without any warranty. Pickup is also excluded.