Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 Asph Mega OIS

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Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 Asph Mega OIS
MakerPanasonic
Lens mount(s) Four Thirds
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Ring-type ultrasonic
Focal length14-150mm
Aperture (max/min)f/3.5-5.6 ~ 22
Close focus distance0.50 metres (1.6 ft)
Max. magnification0.18
Diaphragm blades7
Construction15 elements in 11 groups
Features
Manual focus override Yes check.svg Yes
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization Yes check.svg Yes
Aperture ringYes check.svg Yes
Physical
Max. length90.4 millimetres (3.56 in)
Diameter78.5 millimetres (3.09 in)
Weight520 grams (1.15 lb)
Filter diameter72mm
Accessories
Lens hoodVYC0975
History
Introduction2007
References

The Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmar 14-150mm F3.5-5.6 Asph Mega OIS is an interchangeable camera lens announced by Panasonic on March 7, 2007. [1] Since it has been released, it was only produced in small quantities, which makes this product quite special. [2] It features the Four Third Systems to assure its compatibility with different camera models. [3]

In addition, it is the first Leica D lens that not only to support the zoom range to 300mm in 35mm format, but also to include the Extra Silent (XS) technology that drives the autofocusing motors to increase its performance on operation, responsiveness, accuracy and focusing stability. [4]

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References

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