Panasonic Lumix G 14mm lens
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| Maker | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Focal length | 14mm |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.) | 28mm |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.5 |
| Close focus distance | 0.18 m (7.1 in) |
| Max. magnification | 0.10 |
| Construction | 6 elements in 5 groups |
| Features | |
| Lens-based stabilization |
 No |
| Macro capable |
No |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 20.5 mm (.81 in) |
| Diameter | 55 mm (2.19 in) |
| Weight | 55g (1.9 oz) |
| Filter diameter | 46mm |
| Angle of view | |
| Diagonal | 75 deg. |
The Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 lens is a pancake-style prime lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras. In the Micro Four Thirds format, it is moderately wide. As of its late-2010 release, it is claimed by Panasonic to be the lightest interchangeable digital-camera lens. It is the prime-lens option available with the Panasonic GF2 and GF3, and available separately.
Focusing is claimed to be suitable for video ("MSC"- movie and stills compatible), with a fast, quiet autofocus motor. The lens is "focus by wire"- the focusing ring sends commands, while the actual actuation is via a motor, even for manual focus. Focusing is internal- the front lens element does not rotate, allowing the consistent use of polarized filters. The 46mm thread lets a Micro Four Thirds user share filters between it, the Panasonic 20mm, Panasonic Leica 25mm, Panasonic Leica 45mm lenses, and the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm f/2.
The lens received good reviews.[1][2][3][4][5] Reviewers liked the sharpness despite a very small size (perhaps even too small),[6][7] and "silent, high speed" focusing.[8] Criticism includes occasional vignetting, and some chromatic aberration. Some reviewers criticized software correction for distortion.[7]