Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.

A new interchangeable lens in the LUMIX G range of Micro Four Thirds System lenses,  the LUMIX G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S., is a 42.5mm portrait lens with beautiful defocus effect. With a high speed aperture of f/1,7, and a focal distance 42.5 mm (85 mm, 35mm equivalent), the lens can produce portrait shots with excellent depth. Available May 2015.

The new 42.5mm LUMIX G lens delivers beautiful defocus to help you add more artistry and creativity into your photography and video shoots. Together with the 42.5mm mid-telephoto focal distance (35mm camera equivalent: 85mm), this lens is ideal for portraits with a rich stereoscopic effect. It features a versatile focusing distance of 0.31m allowing you to enjoy true-to-life close-up shots, such as food photography and videography.

It is compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. An inner focus drive system and stepping motor for smooth, silent operation to work with the camera's high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. The POWER O.I.S. stabilization system is integrated in this lens, and effectively compensates for not only small, fast movement but also large, slow one making it easy to shoot super clear shots even when shooting in low-lit situations such as in night time or indoors.



Features

• Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
• Mount: Micro Four Thirds
• Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
• Focal Length: f=42.5mm (35mm camera equivalent 85mm)
• Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum--Minimum Aperture: F1.7-F22
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.31 m
• Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent)
• Filter Size: 37 mm
• Max. Diameter: 55 mm
• Overall Length: Approx. 50mm
• Weight: Approx. 130g