Panasonic 42.5mm f1.7 Asph

Lens PANASONIC 42.5mm f1.7 Asph

A standard fixed focal length vertical, the Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. power O.I.S. by PANASONIC is an 85mm equivalent lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds system of mirrorless cameras. An aspherical element is incorporated within the optical design, which helps control spherical aberrations and distortions for greater sharpness and accurate representation. The maximum aperture of f/1.7 is particularly beneficial for selective focus images and also helps to shoot in low light conditions. To further cement its place as a versatile tool for portraiture, the rounded seven-sheet diaphragm produces smooth blur quality when shooting photos and films with shallow depth of field.

Complementing the optical attributes is a quick-pass AF motor and an internal focus design, which provides smooth, quiet and responsive focusing performance for intuitive operation. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) also benefits handheld use by offsetting the effect of camera movement for sharper images.

• The 42.5mm vertically long Prime lens provides a focal length equivalent to 85mm with Micro Four Thirds cameras.
• The fast maximum aperture of f/1.7 allows extensive control over the focusing position and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions.
• An aspherical element helps reduce spherical aberrations for greater sharpness and clarity.
• The stepper AF motor and internal focus design provide smooth and quiet focusing performance and operates at a signal transfer rate of 240 fps for fast and responsive use.
• POWER O.I.S. minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper manual capture.
• The seven-blade rounded diaphragm produces smooth blur quality when working with selective focusing techniques and shallow depth of field.
• The all-metal lens body and bayonet mount offer durability and rigidity.