Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS

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Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS
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Lens, with hood and Panasonic DMW-MA1 adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras
MakerPanasonic
Lens mount(s) Four Thirds
Technical data
Type Zoom
Focus drive Micromotor
Focal length14-50mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8-3.5 ~ 22
Close focus distance0.29 metres (0.95 ft)
Max. magnification0.32
Diaphragm blades7
Construction16 elements in 12 groups
Features
Manual focus override X mark.svg No
Weather-sealing X mark.svg No
Lens-based stabilization Yes check.svg Yes
Aperture ringYes check.svg Yes
Physical
Max. length97.4 millimetres (3.83 in)
Diameter78.1 millimetres (3.07 in)
Weight490 grams (1.08 lb)
Filter diameter72mm
History
Introduction2006
References

The Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS is an interchangeable camera lens announced by Panasonic on February 26, 2006. [1] It was the first Leica lens with optical image stabilisation. [2]

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History

Initially, the lens was sold bundled with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and the Leica Digilux 3 Four Thirds System digital single-lens reflex cameras. [3]

Design

The lens uses 16 elements in 13 groups; two elements have aspherical surfaces. It is equipped with an aperture selection ring which is usable exclusively with the DMC-L1/Digilux 3 and DMC-L10 camera bodies. [4]

There are some variations in lens markings, depending on which camera it was bundled with initially; engraved on the ring around the front element for the version bundled with the Panasonic DMC-L1, the brand ("LEICA") is by itself on one side, opposite the lens name and data ("D VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8–3.5/14-50 ASPH. Φ72"), [5] while in the Digilux 3 bundle, the brand and name are grouped together ("LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT") with the lens data opposite ("1:2.8–3.5/14-50 ASPH. E72"). [6] Other variations in markings exist, including prominent "LUMIX" branding on the side of the Panasonic-bundled lens.

Reception

Popular Photography praised the lens' "superior sharpness and distortion control" [7] while Camera Labs additionally emphasised the "superior build quality". [8]

See also

Contemporaneous lenses with similar coverage:

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References

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  2. "Leica D 14-50 mm F2.8-F3.5 lens (4/3 System)". dpreview.com.
  3. Olech, Arkadiusz (24 September 2010). "Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 Asph. Mega O.I.S." LensTip. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. "Four Thirds: Lenses (normal)". Four-Thirds.org. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009.
  5. "A genius in the making - Panasonic announces development of the DMC-L1 Digital SLR" (Press release). Panasonic. February 26, 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. "LEICA DIGILUX 3: The digital system camera with traditional operating concept for individualists" (Press release). Leica Camera. September 14, 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  7. "Lens Test: Leica 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5". Popular Photography. 17 December 2008.
  8. "Leica D 14-50mm lens review Cameralabs verdict". cameralabs.com. 4 October 2011.