*For a digital interchangeable lens as of August 26, 2011.
Panasonic is pleased to announce a new cutting-edge interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-PS45175) 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, the new "X" lens 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.
The industry’s first adoption of Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System* which controls 3 lens groups separately by the individual actuator achieves downsizing in both size and weight. It also achieves high descriptive performance for resolution and contrast at entire zoom range 45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90-350mm) without changing the overall length.
Although the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. covers long zoom range from standard to telephoto, it boasts outstanding compactness with approx. 90.0mm in length and approx. 210g in weight to realize ultra-high mobility. Notably, the astonishingly short overall length is realized by the inclusion of 2 aspherical lenses. The zoom lever allows stable zooming with ease even when shooting moving subject.
The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. lens offers a versatile zoom range of 45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90-350mm). Notably high contrast and resolution is assured for images shot at its wide-end, which means it is suitable for taking portrait. In addition, subject distant away like sports or wildlife animal can be captured sharply even at tele-end.
The lens system features the inclusion of 2 ED lenses, which suppress chromatic aberration, contributing to high descriptive performance at entire zoom range. Plus, 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 picture with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare.
The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which is newly integrated in the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations such as in night time or indoors. With the improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. suppresses large, slow movement 2x more effectively**.
When mounted on the cameras of LUMIX G Micro System, users can take advantage of the contrast AF system and the convenient functions applied from it. Adopting an inner focus system driven by a stepping motor, the superior optical design realizes outstanding smoothness to support the Light Speed AF of approx. 0.15 second***. By speeding up the aperture control, shutter time lag is also shortened by approx. 20% compared with the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S..****
7 aperture blades consists a circular aperture diaphragm and produces an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas even shooting at large aperture.
Offering more fashionable, sophisticated look with two color option of black and silver, the new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. perfectly matches any color of cameras from LUMIX G Micro System to be a part of the photographic life.
* For a digital interchangeable zoom lens as of August 26, 2011.
** Compared with the conventional MEGA O.I.S..
*** 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. The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method.
**** 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" at wide-end. The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method.
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Specifications
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LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. |
| Lens Construction |
14 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses) |
| Nano Surface Coating |
YES |
| Mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer |
YES (POWER O.I.S.) |
| Focal Length |
f=45mm to 175mm (35mm camera equivalent 90mm to 350mm) |
| Aperture Type |
7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Aperture Range |
F4.0(Wide) - F5.6(Tele) |
| Minimum Aperture |
F22 |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
0.9m / 3.0ft |
| Maximum Magnification |
Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Diagonal Angle of View |
27°(W) - 7.1°(T) |
| Filter Size |
φ46mm / 1.8inch |
| Max. Diameter |
φ61.6mm / 2.4inch |
| Overall Length |
Approx. 90mm / 3.5inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
| Weight |
Approx. 210g / 7.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) |
| Standard Accessories |
Lens cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bag |
| Others |
Electric zoom lever, Manual focus ring, Manual zoom ring |
