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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS

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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
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Pros

  • The zoom and focus ring operate smoothly
  • image quality was subjectively very pleasing
  • a virtually silent AF system and is both lightweight and compact

Cons

  • the lens is less likely to focus automatically in dimly-lit environments
  • Panasonic's power-driven zooms
  • a near-total absence of chromatic aberration

Key specs

  • Zoom
  • 12
  • Internal
  • yes
  • Four Thirds
  • 45, 150 mm
  • yes
  • Telephoto

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS

Pros

  • The zoom and focus ring operate smoothly
  • image quality was subjectively very pleasing
  • a virtually silent AF system and is both lightweight and compact
  • of a stepping motor ensures smooth and silent focusing
  • Focusing is quickly and quietly
  • It is sharp and accurate and AF performance is fast and pinpoint

Cons

  • the lens is less likely to focus automatically in dimly-lit environments
  • Panasonic's power-driven zooms
  • a near-total absence of chromatic aberration
  • but uninspiring set of MTF curves
  • it lacks in zoom range it makes up for elsewhere
  • visible vignetting at all focal lengths
  • Panasonic 45-150 mm does not have a Power Zoom
  • the edges and corners are less sharp than the center
  • There is no physical switch for image stabilization on the lens itself
  • this lens could be used as a portrait lens

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-150mm f/4-5.6 ASPH Mega OIS - Full Specifications

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General
Lens typeTelephoto
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
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Aperture
Aperture max4-5.6
Aperture min22
Aperture ringno
Number of diaphragm blades7
Aperture featuresRounded diaphragm
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Optics
ConstructionZoom
Elements12
Groups9
Power zoomno
Zoom methodExpanding
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Dimensions
Weight7.05 oz
Diameter2.44 in
Length2.87 in
Filter size2.05 in
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Image properties
Max Format sizeFour Thirds
Focal length45 - 150
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent90 - 300
Maximum magnification0.17 x
Mega OISyes
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Focus
Focus methodInternal
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Full-time Manual focusingyes
Closest focusing distance0.90
Distance scaleno
Depth of field (DoF) scaleno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes
Sealingno

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