Lens Details
Panasonic
LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6
$399~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: August 9, 2012
Highlights
- A 45-175mm f/4 zoom for Micro Four Thirds — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 175mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- It is lightweight at 210g, pairing well with Micro Four Thirds bodies.
Who it's for
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 is a 45-175mm f/4 zoom lens — a telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/4 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
45-175mm
Focal Length
f/4
Max Aperture
Micro Four Thirds
Coverage
−
Stabilized
210g
Weight
52mm
Filter
Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 45-175mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 14 |
| Optical Groups | 10 |
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° – 7° |
| 35mm Equivalent | 90-350mm |
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 | No |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $399 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Diameter | 61.6mm |
| Length | 90.4mm |
| Weight | 210g (7.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Tripod Collar | No |
