Lens Details
Panasonic
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II OIS
$499~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: February 19, 2016
Highlights
- Designed for Micro Four Thirds, a 45-200mm f/4 zoom that is built for distant subjects and compression.
- The 200mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is lightweight at 370g.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm f/4-5.6 II OIS is a 45-200mm f/4 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 200mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
45-200mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
○
Stabilized
370g
Weight
52mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 45-200mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 16 |
| Optical Groups | 12 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/4 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 27° – 6° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 90-400mm |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 90 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $499 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Diameter | 70.5mm |
| Length | 99.9mm |
| Weight | 370g (13.1 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
