Panasonic has unveiled 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).

The new 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.

When mounted on the DMC-GH1 Lumix G Micro System Camera, the new lens allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting. 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.

The new LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimise ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S Lens Specifications

Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Format	Micro Four Thirds
Focal Lenght	14 - 140mm (28 - 280mm, 35mm equivalent)
Angle of View	75° - 8.8°
Maximum Aperture	F4.0 - F5.8
Minimum Aperture	F22
Optical Construction	17 Elements in 13 Groups, 2 ED glass and 4 aspherical elements
Focus Method	Inner focusing system
Number of Aperture Blades	7
Minimum Focus Distance	0.5m (1.6 ft)
Maximum Magnification	Approx. 0.2x
AF Motor Type	Built-in AF Motor
Image Stabilisation	Yes, Mega O.I.S.
Filter Size	62mm
Supplied Accessories	Front and rear caps, Lens Case, Lens Hood
Weight	460g (16.2 oz)
Dimensions (Diam. , Length)	70 x 84mm (2.8 x 3.3 in.)

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