Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 – MFT

Overview
The high-speed f/1.7 lens offers a beautiful bokeh effect, allowing for more impressive and creative shots. With a 42.5mm mid-telephoto focal distance (35mm camera equivalent: 85mm), this lens is perfect for capturing portraits with a rich stereoscopic effect. It also has a versatile focusing distance of 0.31m, making it great for close-up shots like food photography.

This lens is compatible with sensors that can drive at a maximum of 240 fps, making it ideal for cameras with high-speed autofocus. Its inner focus drive system and stepping motor ensure smooth and silent operation, working seamlessly with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. Additionally, the newly integrated Power O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) effectively compensates for small, fast movements as well as large, slow ones, making it easy to capture clear shots even in low-light situations such as at night or indoors.

Summary
Focal Length: 42.5mm
Max Aperture: f/1.7
Lens Type: Standard
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Type:
Photo
Video
Weight: 0-2kg

About the Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 – MFT
The high-speed f/1.7 lens offers a beautiful bokeh effect for more impressive, creative shots. Together with the 42.5mm mid-telephoto focal distance (35mm camera equivalent: 85mm), this lens is ideal for portraits with a rich stereoscopic effect. It features a versatile focusing distance of 0.31m allowing you to enjoy true-to-life close-up shots, such as food photography.

It is compatible with the sensor drive at maximum 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. An inner focus drive system and stepping motor for smooth, silent operation to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system for both photo and video recording.

The Power O.I.S (Optical Image Stabilizer) which is newly integrated in this lens effectively compensates for not only small, fast movement but also large, slow one making it easy to shoot super clear shots even when shooting in low-lit situations such as in night time or indoors.

Lens Construction: 10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens)
Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabiliser: Yes (Power OIS)
Focal Length: 42.5mm (35mm camera equivalent 85mm)
Aperture Type: 7 diagphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture: f/1.7
Minimum Aperture: f/22
Closest Focusing Distance: 0.31m / 1.02ft
Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x
Diagonal Angle of View: 29°
Filter Size: 37mm
Maximum Diameter: 55mm
Overall Length: Approx. 50mm
Weight: Approx. 130g