| The Panasonic Lumix Vario 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 Aspherical Lens supports the continuous AF/AE function of the contrast AF system for both photos and movies. In addition, thanks to an inner focus direct-drive linear motor, this lens enables smooth, silent operation of its fast and accurate focusing. When recording still pictures, this lens also supports an AF Tracking, a Face Recognition function and more, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting. |
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 The complete package |
| Review Date: May 28, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Bay Wiz, SF, CA |
I use this lens on my GH1 and sometimes on my E-PL1 and it's simply fantastic. The fact that it gives you such range and operates silently when you want to take movies is a great combo.
It's been rated to be among the best in super zoom lenses equal or better than the top offerings from Tamron and certainly better than the Nikon and Canon equivalents according to DPReview. From my real world results, I have to agree 100%.
I do wish it was a little lighter, but it's still not bad carrying it around all day. I've traveled with it twice so far and it covers every length you could want and delivers great quality. Remember to use the provided lens hood or else you sacrifice a certain amount of contrast in your photos. Most people don't realize the hood is not just to help flare and slam the lens for their own mistakes.
If you have a Panasonic m43 body, this lens is a no brained because of it's in lens IS. On Olympus bodies it's equally great because you can choose either the lens IS or the in body IS. |
A great all around travel lens
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| Review Date: February 25, 2010 |
| Reviewer: C. Chiu, California, USA |
| I had this lens for almost a month. It works really well with my Olympus E-P1. The image is very sharp between 18mm to 70mm and a bit soft from 70mm and up. I like the built in O.I.S on the lens, so I can turn off the IBIS on the camera to avoid excessive heat when using it continuously. This is an amazing all around travel lens when pair with my Panasonic 20mm f1.7 lens, which I can use it indoor such as restaurant with limit light condition and 14-140mm outdoor for landscape, wildlife animal or any occasion. I bought it separate with my camera system due to I like the retro look of E-P1. Consider its price is a bit high, but if you like to shot with video, then this lens is definite worth it Due to its virtually silence video focusing ability. I hate to hear my 20mm lens roaring when recording video using C-AF. I also planning test it out in my friend's coming wedding event and pair it with Olympus FL-50 flash. The lens is high quality made, inside of lens is made by metal with plastic casing I think due to manufacture consider its portability of m3/4 system. Consider its wide to telephoto range & price, there isn't much lens performs better than this lens unless you are willing to pay $500 more for the Leca 14-150mm without silent focusing ability. |
Great Panasonic Lens Covers a Long Focal Length
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| Review Date: December 15, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Stephen Kovac Jr., San Diego, CA, USA |
| I just love the Panasonic 14 - 140mm zoom lens. It covers the focal lengths that I normal use with the Panasonic GF1 digital camera. The images from this 14 - 140mm zoom lens is just breath taken, outstanding. This lens stays on the Panasonic GF1 camera most of the time. Highly Recommended. |
Love this lens!
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| Review Date: August 1, 2010 |
| Reviewer: E. Walters, Phoenix, AZ |
| I wanted the Panasonic Lumix G2 to be my all around camera for travel, family photographs, scenics, etc. I found the kit lens (14-42) to be limited, so I decided to take a chance on the 14-140. I have taken about 300 pictures with it so far and have found it to be a terrific lens. It is very solidly built and doesn't slip, as some zooms do, when aimed down at a subject. The manual focus feature is good, especially if you have your camera on a tripod. At the telephoto focal lengths manual focusing can be a bit dauting, but it works (it automatically enlarges a portion of the image for you to focus on, then returns to your picture as zoomed). Image Stabilization is built in the lens and seems very good. I am amazed at the lower shutter speeds I can use and still get a sharp image. I know this lens will provide me with a lot of picture taking fun for years to come. By the way, the Olympus 14-150 lens is less expensive but doesn't have Image Stabilization because that feature is built in to the Olympus camera bodies. |
Good walk around lens with silen focus
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| Review Date: December 29, 2009 |
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Pro:
Silent Focus (no sound at focus in video)
14-140mm cover most range similar to 18-200mm from other brand
Good lens contruction
Comes with nice Hood that secure fit
Not too long
Digital Zoom gave you up to 4x more coverage, usable for image.
OIS work well, 140mm zoom is usable when object isn't movie or use tripod.
Cons:
the lens weight slight heavier than the Gh1 body
Similar picture focus noise as DSLR
Manual Focus require longer time to turn
Require longer focus distance even in 14mm
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