Spanning a versatile telephoto range, the Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is a 90-350mm equivalent lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The lens's optical design includes a pair of aspherical elements and a pair of extra-low dispersion elements, which help to control aberrations, distortion, and color fringing in order to realize a sharp, color-accurate image quality, and a floating elements system is also used to maintain clarity throughout the zoom and focus ranges. A Nano Surface Coating has also been applied to suppress lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast when working in harsh lighting conditions.

Complementing the imaging capabilities, this lens is also characterized by its power zoom design that affords smooth, controllable zoom adjustment via a built-in switch. POWER O.I.S. also helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and a stepping AF motor, along with internal focusing design, contributes to quick, quiet focus performance to suit both photo and video applications.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    Micro Four Thirds System    90-350mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/4 to f/22    Two Aspherical Elements, Two ED Elements    Floating Elements System    Nano Surface Coating    Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus    POWER Optical Image Stabilizer    Power Zoom Adjustment    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Long-reaching telephoto zoom is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and provides a 90-350mm equivalent focal length range.

A pair of aspherical elements help reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to achieve notable sharpness and accurate rendering.

Two extra-low dispersion elements suppress chromatic aberrations and color fringing for improved clarity and color accuracy.

Floating elements system is used to maintain consistent image quality throughout the zoom and focus ranges.

A Nano Surface Coating has been applied to individual elements to noticeably reduce lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color fidelity when working in strong lighting conditions.

Stepping AF motor and internal focus design provides smooth and quiet focusing performance that is well-suited to both photo and video use.

POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) minimizes the appearance of camera shake to realize sharper imagery when shooting handheld.

Power zoom design affords a smooth, controllable zooming motion that is adjustable via the built-in zoom lever.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it fit/work no cropping in Olympus EPL-2?

A: Yes, as the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS lens is meant for cameras using the micro-four-thirds sensor like the Olympus E-PL series of cameras.

Q: 2. Have Olympus Pen E-P3, will Olympus image stabilization work with this lens?

A: As this lens has internal image stabilization, you won't need to use a camera's image stabilization. You will want to turn the camera's image stabilization off when using lenses that have their own stabilization.

Q: 3. The picture shows a metal mount, is this made in Japan?

A: At this time, as the lens has not yet begun to ship from the manufacturer and we have not yet received any lenses from Panasonic, we do not know the country of origin for the lens. You would have to contact us once the lens is listed as In Stock and begins to ship so we may check and respond to your inquiry, but at this time we do not have this information.

Q: 4. is this lens giving anyone else a lot of blue flares in pictures? I don't know if its lens or the camera gx8

A: This lens should not be causing flare. Please email us at photo@a href= http://bhphoto.com target= _blank bhphoto.com/a for assistance with your inquiry.

Q: 5. Does this have a stepless zoom? AKA - if zooming with this lens while filming a video, will there be noticeable changes in lighting as the lens adjusts aperatures (3.5 - 5.6)?

A: So sorry, but I haven't used this camera for video.

Q: 6. Can this act as a macro lens -for flowers, etc?

A: Works very well. Dpreview specs the repro ratio at 0.27, over twice the usual magnification of most lenses. At closest focus, you get a 4 horizontal field of view at 14mm, but even better, a smaller 3 at 60mm zoom, where the working distance is greatest and most convenient (3-4 from end of lens). The lens also gives good flower photos further away, such as shooting downward from a convenient standing position. Very handy for this purpose.

Q: 7. Does this lense trombone when zooming or focusing?

A: Yes, it does. The lens was a total solution for my needs and is now my #1 lens. Buy it.MW

Q: 8. Is this lens compatible with the Olympus E-M10 Mark III?

A: Yes this lens is compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III.

Q: 9. Hello! What's the filter thread size for this lens? I have the Lumix 25mm which has a 46mm filter thread size, and so I was hoping to use the same accessories. Thanks!

A: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens uses 58mm filters.

Q: 10. is this a power zoom?

A: No, you zoom manually.