Panasonic Lumix H-PS45175K G X Vario PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 Lens (Black)

Great lens and excellent service

I have just gotten into micro 4/3. I was impressed by the reviews of newer micro 4/3 bodies. I am an old 35mm user and I previously had an E-volt 410 which I really liked. But I wanted something smaller and that would capture video. There are some great point and shoots. But I wanted faster focus, crisp and fast shooting, and to have access to a wide variety of lenses and creative control. I also wanted something that took good video.But I also wanted to go light and compact. So here is why in my opinion someone wanting a telephoto for their m43 should consider this over the 45-200. Light and compact. That had to be one of the reasons you went for m43. This weighs I believe 210 grams compared to 380. It is also remarkably compact. It takes astounding video. Probably you went m43 to also have good video capabilities.I watched many YouTube videos of the 45-175 in action compared to the 45-200. You can see a definite edge to the 45-175. It focuses faster when zooming in and out and is a much smoother zoom. The video quality is also professional quality. Well I can say outside I have gotten the best video I have ever shot from cameras and even stand alone camcorders. Panasonic calls these lenses 'HD' and they were designed with pictures AND video in mind. And it shows.Pictures are incredibly detailed and vibrant. I am using a DMC-G3 and outside there is a very fast focus. It locks quickly. I haven't noticed the problems of double images. This lens was shipped with firmware 1.1 so maybe that is why. I was concerned about that but ultimately even if it had been an issue I think the positives and the 95% of the time when it probably would not have been an issue were okay with me. There is good bokeh. I have uploaded a pic of leaves taken the day I got the lens on intelligent auto on the G3. I think pretty impressive.Is the lens perfect? No. Indoors it can hunt for focus and the video is good indoors but not superb like the outdoors. But I did not intend this to be my indoor lens. Don't get me wrong I have taken many good pictures and videos indoors trying out the abilities of the lens, it is just better suited to outdoors.Overall given how light and compact it is, the excellent picture results, and the even better outdoor video, I highly recommend this lens. I feel like I am getting a lens for the next 5 to 10 years of m43 use. I personally like taking video. Maybe because I have a 2.5 year old. So spending a little more for a nano-coated much more compact lens was worth it. Check out the YouTube videos. If video and picture quality is important as well as size and weight this is the definite zoom lens you should get for your m43.

Excelente precio para mi cámara , lo agarre en oferta y lo ocupo casualmente

Me anime a comprar este objetivo para agregar un telefoto más largo a mi equipo sin gastar tanto, y vaya sorpresa, es un gran lente, si bien es relativamente obscuro por su apertura, en condiciones de buena luz es increíble, el foco tiene muy buena velocidad y no obstante es muy pequeño y ligero para un 350mm equivalente. El único contra que le veo quizá es que su construcción se siente frágil, pero no creo que nadie en su sano juicio compre las cosas para estarlas tirando contra la pared ja! Recomendado si tu presupuesto es limitado, habría que comparar con la versión de Olympus a ver que tal.

OK, I wasn't happy at first, the OIS didn't work well, then I found a firmware update PS45175V13.exe version 1.3. Dual I.S. is available by this firmware update. What a difference it made. I got it used there are a lot available in the $200.00 range.What I like:The lens is very light for it's zoom range.All zoom in done internal to the lens, good rangeWhen mounted on my gimbal no rebalancing is required when zooming.On my GX85 it doesn't over weight the camera and is less conspicuous than any of my zoom lenses.The power zoom is very smooth when set to low internally and works with my Image App.The lens has good sharpness for the money.What I like Less:Plastic body.Small focus ringNo OIS or MF switch on the lens.Not Dust proof or splash proof, has some dust in the lens.Poor Close minimum focusing distance 0.9m / 3.0ft.Technicals:Lens Construction 14 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens)Nano Surface Coating YesMount Micro Four Thirds mountOptical Image Stabilizer YES (POWER OIS)Focal Length f=45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent 90-350mm)Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragmAperture Range F4.0(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)Minimum Aperture F22Closest Focusing Distance 0.9m / 3.0ftMaximum Magnification Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent)Diagonal Angle of View 27°(Wide) to 7.1°(TELE)Filter Size 46mm / 1.8inMax. Diameter 61.6mm / 2.4inOverall Length Approx. 90.0mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) / 3.5inWeight Approx. 210g / 7.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)Standard Accessories Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens storage bag, Lens hoodOthers Electric zoom lever, Manual focus ring, Manual zoom ring