Panasonic 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic Digital SLR Cameras

by Panasonic

• Circular aperture diaphragm, durable metal mounting and multi-coated lens elements
• Based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard
• The new lens system uses four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses to achieve dramatic downsizing despite its powerful 10x optical zoom. The filter size is 62mm.
• Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake
• The new lens allows use of the advanced contrast AF system

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 4.1 x 4.1 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0028Y5GLO
• Item model number: 14-140mm Micro Four Thirds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 17, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Panasonic H-VS014140 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Video Optimized Micro Four Thirds Lens for Panasonic Digital SLM Cameras

An Exclusive Micro Four-Thirds Lens System that Moves the Photography World

The H-VS014140 F4.0-5.8 ASPH camera lens offers wide and zoom range for portraits and telephoto subjects.
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With a radical reduction of about half the size and weight of the back length of the lens, mix it up and take photography to another level in the fun factor. In the Micro Four-Thirds System standard, the new camera lens offers a wide and long zoom range of 14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-280mm) that fits a wide range of shooting situations like scenery to portraits to telephoto shots.

Minimized Distortion

Mega O.I.S. minimizes chromatic aberration and hand-shake-blur.
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The new camera lens system uses four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses to achieve dramatic downsizing despite its powerful 10x optical zoom, while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. Panasonic's Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake, making it easy to shoot clear shots even at telephoto range or in dimly lit places without using a tripod.

Movie Makers, Revel in Quieter Recording with G Micro System

The H-VS014140 interchangeable lens is able to smoothly and silently focus on photo and video subjects while minimizing distortion.
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The LUMIX G interchangeable lens incorporates an inner focus direct-drive linear motor for focusing. The smooth, silent operation of its fast and accurate contrast Auto Focus system, supports both photo and movie recording capabilities of the G Series cameras while minimizing distortion.

Durable High Performance in a Compact Lens

Four aspherical leses, 2 ED lenses and a rounded aperture offer superb optical performance.
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Four aspherical lenses and two ED lenses offer superb optical performance. It is ideal for outdoor photography enthusiasts with protection against nature's elements. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings.

Lens Compatible with All Panasonic LUMIX G Series and Micro 4/3 Cameras

DMC-GH3K Body
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH3 16.05 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch OLED

DMC-G5K Body Only
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G5 16 MP Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Camera with 3-Inch LCD

DMC-GH2K Body Only
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GH2 16.05 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera

DMC-GX1KK
Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GX1 16 MP Micro 4/3 Compact System Camera with 3-Inch LCD Touch Screen; Black, 14-42mm Kit

DMC-G3KW,DMC-G3KBODY,DMC-G3KK,DMC-GH2HK,DMC-GX1KBODY,DMC-GX1SBODY,DMC-GX1XK,DMC-GX1KS,DMC-GX1XS,DMC-GF5XR,DMC-GF5XK,DMC-GF5XW,DMC-GF5KW,DMC-GF5KK,DMC-GF5KR,DMC-GF3CT,DMC-GF3KR,DMC-GF3KBODY,DMC-GF3XK,DMC-GF3CR,DMC-GF3KW,DMC-GF3KT,DMC-GF3CW,DMC-GF3CK,DMC-GF3KK,DMC-GF2CS,DMC-GF2KK,DMC-GF2CK,DMC-GF2CW,DMC-GF2KS,DMC-GF2CR,

Lens Comparison Chart

	LUMIX G X VARIO H-HS35100	LUMIX G X VARIO H-HS12035	LEICA D VARIO-ELMAR L-RS014150	LUMIX G VARIO HD H-VS014140	LUMIX G H-H020
Lens Construction	18 elements in 13 groups (2 ED lenses,1 UED lens)	14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens)	15 elements in 11 groups (4 aspherical Lenses, 1 ED Lens)	17 elements in 13 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses)	7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical lenses)
Nano Surface Coating	Yes	Yes	n/a	No (Multi-coated)	No (Multi-coated)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount	Full Four Thirds Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount	Micro Four Thirds Mount
Optical Image Stabilizer	POWER O.I.S.	POWER O.I.S.	MEGA O.I.S.	MEGA O.I.S.	No
Focal Length	f=35-100mm (35mm camera equivalent 70-200mm)	f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm)	f=14-150mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-300mm)	f=14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-280mm)	f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm)
Aperture Type	7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm	7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm	7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm	7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm	7 Diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture	F2.8	F2.8	F3.5-5.6	F4.0-5.8	F1.7
Minimum Aperture	F22	F22	F22	F22	F16
Closest Focusing Distance	0.85m / 2.8 ft	0.25m / 0.82 ft	0.50m / 19.7 in at all Focal Lengths	0.50m / 1.64 ft at all focal lengths	0.2m / 0.66 ft
Diagonal Angle of View	34°(W) to 12°(T)	84°(W) to 34°(T)	75°(W) ~ 8.2°(T)	75°(W) ~ 8.8°(T)	57°
Filter Size	58mm / 2.3 in	58mm / 2.3 in	72mm	62mm	46mm / 1.81 in
Max. Diameter	Approx. 67.4mm / 2.7 in	67.6mm / 2.7 in	78.5mm / 3.09 in	70mm / 2.76 in	63mm / 2.48 in
Overall Length	Approx. 99.9mm / 3.9 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)	Approx. 73.8mm / 2.9 in (from the top of the lens hood to the base side of the lens mount)	3.56 in	Approx. 84mm / 3.31 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)	Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight	Approx. 360g / 12.7oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, lens hood)	Approx. 305g / 10.8oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)	1.18 lbs	Approx. 460g / 16.23oz	3.53 oz
Standard Accessories	Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag	Lens cap, Lens hood, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bag	Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag	Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag	Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

Product Description

The Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. as a new member of the Lumix G Micro System. The new Lumix G lens incorporates an inner focus direct-drive linear motor for focusing, which enables smooth, silent operation of its fast and accurate contrast AF system, for use in both photo and movie recording. Adopting the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the new lens offers a wide and long zoom range of 14-140mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-280mm) to suit a large variety of shooting situations, from scenery to portraits or telephoto shots, in a surprisingly compact and lightweight body.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

43 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The complete package May 28, 2010

By Wat

I use this lens on my GH1 and sometimes on my E-PL1 and it's simply fantastic. The fact that it gives you such range and operates silently when you want to take movies is a great combo.

It's been rated to be among the best in super zoom lenses equal or better than the top offerings from Tamron and certainly better than the Nikon and Canon equivalents according to DPReview. From my real world results, I have to agree 100%.

I do wish it was a little lighter, but it's still not bad carrying it around all day. I've traveled with it twice so far and it covers every length you could want and delivers great quality. Remember to use the provided lens hood or else you sacrifice a certain amount of contrast in your photos. Most people don't realize the hood is not just to help flare and slam the lens for their own mistakes.

If you have a Panasonic m43 body, this lens is a no brained because of it's in lens IS. On Olympus bodies it's equally great because you can choose either the lens IS or the in body IS.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy for GF1 September 19, 2010

By Steve G. Bjorg

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I almost didn't buy this lens because of another review. The GF1 is my only high-quality camera and I got it with the pancake lens for better portability. I'm an amateur photographer and only on seldom occasions take pictures on the P mode rather than the idiot-simple iA mode. As any owner of the GF1 can attest, the GF1 performance is so good with the pancake lens that it turns anyone into an artist. However, it does not have a zoom. So, my quest for a zoom lens began and I eventually decided on the Panasonic 14-140mm. I dreaded that it might be too uncomfortably big, but it's not really an issue as you learn to balance the camera by its body and lens. I did follow someone else suggestion on getting a 2 Million Dollar Home Crumpler bag for it and I'm glad I did. Trying to carry the lens around the neck would probably not make much sense. Anyway, I had removed the neck strap a while back already and replaced it with a sturdy wrist strap.

I've been using it for a few weeks and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I only use it during the day where the slower shutter speed is a non-issue. I'm very glad I got the 10x zoom instead of the 3x zoom from Olympus. The latter might have been better as a replacement for the pancake, but that wasn't my objective. The optical image stabilization (OIS) feels almost like a must have, especially at the longer zoom range. With the Crumpler bag, the camera is easy to carry, protected, and generally not obstructive when the 14-140mm lens is attached. I haven't relied much on the silent focus and progressive exposure change which is built into this lens. It's mostly useful for video, which I don't use often. But I did weigh the presence of these features in my decision to buy this lens.

In short, if you have a GF1 as your primary high-quality camera and you're looking for a quality zoom lens, I don't think you can go wrong with this lens.

Detailed equipment list (for reference):
* Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
* Canon WS20 Wrist Strap
* Crumpler 2 Million Dollar Home Photo Bag
* Panasonic 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 OIS Micro Four Thirds Lens

As my next purchase, I'm planning for the viewfinder. I thought I'd be able to get away without one, but getting the exposure right on some subjects while zooming is quite hard through the outside LCD screen.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this lens! July 31, 2010

By E. Walters

I wanted the Panasonic Lumix G2 to be my all around camera for travel, family photographs, scenics, etc. I found the kit lens (14-42) to be limited, so I decided to take a chance on the 14-140. I have taken about 300 pictures with it so far and have found it to be a terrific lens. It is very solidly built and doesn't slip, as some zooms do, when aimed down at a subject. The manual focus feature is good, especially if you have your camera on a tripod. At the telephoto focal lengths manual focusing can be a bit dauting, but it works (it automatically enlarges a portion of the image for you to focus on, then returns to your picture as zoomed). Image Stabilization is built in the lens and seems very good. I am amazed at the lower shutter speeds I can use and still get a sharp image. I know this lens will provide me with a lot of picture taking fun for years to come. By the way, the Olympus 14-150 lens is less expensive but doesn't have Image Stabilization because that feature is built in to the Olympus camera bodies.