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PANASONIC LUMIX G VARIO LENS, 7-14MM, F4.0 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, H-F007014 (USA BLACK)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Focal Length Description | 7-14 millimeters |
Lens Type | Fisheye |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 16 elements in 12groups (2 Aspherical lenses, 4 ED lenses) |
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- 7-14mm focal length
- 14-28mm equivalent focal length on Micro Four Thirds cameras
- F4.0 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum
- Image stabilization, via camera body where available
- 0.25m/9.84" minimum focus
- Micro Four Thirds mount for Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras
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Picture quality | 4.8 | — | 5.0 | 4.7 | — | 4.5 |
Auto focus | — | 4.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 | — |
Image stabilization | — | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | 4.4 |
For landscape photography | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | — | — | — |
Quality of material | 4.7 | — | — | 4.4 | — | 4.5 |
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lens type | Fisheye | Wide Angle | Standard | Fisheye | Macro | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Micromotor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 7 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 20 millimeters | — | — |
max focal length | 14 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 20 millimeters | — | 300 millimeters |
Product Description
Product Description
7-14mm focal length 14-28mm equivalent focal length on Micro Four Thirds cameras F4.0 constant maximum aperture; F22 minimum Image stabilization, via camera body where available 0.25m/9.84 minimum focus Micro Four Thirds mount for Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras.
From the Manufacturer
Taking advantage of its wide, 114-degree angle of view, users can easily fit subjects into the frame even when shooting indoors where the distance is limited. The world looks extraordinary when viewed through the new lens, allowing photos and movies to be recorded with a uniquely rich perspective.
This high-performance lens system achieves outstanding compactness by combining 16 lens elements in 12 groups, including two aspherical lenses and four ED lenses. Image resolution is high from corner-to-corner even at the wide-angle setting. It also features F4.0 brightness over the entire zoom range thanks to its large-diameter glass molded lens elements.
When mounted on the DMC-GH1 Lumix G Micro System Camera, the new lens allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings.
The Lumix G Vario 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance. The optimally designed lens hood enables use even under strong sunlight.
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Technical Specifications
- Lens Construction 16 elements in 12 groups (2 Aspherical lenses, 4 ED lenses)
- Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
- Optical Image Stabilizer NO
- Focal Length f=7 mm to 14 mm (35 mm camera equivalent 14 mm to 28 mm)
- Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
- Aperture F4.0
- Minimum Aperture F22
- Closest Focusing Distance 0.25 m / 0.8 ft at all focal lengths
- Maximum magnification Apporox. 0.08x / 0.15x (35 mm camera equivalent)
- Diagonal Angle of View 114° (W) - 75° (T)
- Filter Size -
- Max. Diameter f70 mm / 2.76 in
- Overall Length Approx. 83.1 mm / 3.27 in (from top of the lens hood to the base side of the lens mount)
- Weight Approx. 300 g / 10.58 oz
- Standard Accessory Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag
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Panasonic lumix g vario lens, 7-14mm, f4.0 asph., mirrorless micro four thirds:
Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.27 x 2.76 x 2.76 inches |
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Item Weight | 10.6 ounces |
ASIN | B0028Y5GKK |
Item model number | H-F007014 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #338 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 1, 2009 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
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Customers like the quality, weight and size of the lens. For example, they mention it's well constructed, produces very sharp images and is easy to carry. Some appreciate the controls and distortion. That said, opinions are mixed on the value and color of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's well constructed, has nice glass, and is impressive for a wide angle lens. Some say it'll be a great lens for architectural and landscapes photography.
"...build quality is what I would expect at the price point: the slight heft of quality, though I wouldn't use it to pound tent stakes in a hurricane..." Read more
"...The lens is well constructed, a bit heavy and bulky, but it balances well on my OM-D E-M1. Zoom and focus rings are silky smooth...." Read more
"...For a wide lens, it's very impressive. The extremities of your pics will be soft, but that's true for most lenses...." Read more
"...Lens is very sharp, especially at 7mm. The lens is very well built, controls very smooth and really enjoy using it with the GX7, a nice package." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces very sharp images and sharp 4K video. The lens is easy to use and produces a reasonable amount of contrast. It is razor sharp across the frame, with almost zero distortion and no chromatic aberration. The 7mm focal length provides a unique view of the picture and opens many photo opportunities.
"...The 7-14mm is a manageable size and weight, creates quite sharp, contrasty images, and has good flare control given its FOV...." Read more
"...As for the lens itself, the sharpness is very good at f4 and f5.6 throughout the zoom range...." Read more
"...So why pay the extra for this one? Well, it's sharper. I have the Panasonic 20mm 1.7, and this lens rivals it for sharpness...." Read more
"...Will live with the plastic cap for now.Lens is very sharp, especially at 7mm...." Read more
Customers like the size of the camera lens. They say it is relatively small and light. Some customers also like the combination of size, quality, and versatility.
"...The 7-14mm is a manageable size and weight, creates quite sharp, contrasty images, and has good flare control given its FOV...." Read more
"...For an ultra wide angle (UWA) lens, this lens is very light and compact, probably the smallest interchangeable UWA zoom lens ever made...." Read more
"...better than either the Panasonic or Olympus 7-14 lenses, but it's even smaller, faster and lighter, so it's the best choice if you're absolutely..." Read more
"...The lens is well constructed, a bit heavy and bulky, but it balances well on my OM-D E-M1. Zoom and focus rings are silky smooth...." Read more
Customers like the distortion of the lens. They mention that it has almost zero distortion and no chromatic aberration. They also appreciate the in-camera distortion correction.
"...Distortion can be somewhat corrected in PhotoShop as can the chromatic aberration...." Read more
"...Using an Olympus Pen F and Lightroom, the distortion is corrected somewhere, so its not visible...." Read more
"...easily corrected in Photoshop, Panasonic's in-camera distortion correction works very well, and excellent sharpness on-center...." Read more
"...Unfortunately after that ringing endorsement for lack of distortion, things begin to go downhill in my assessment of the images produced by this lens..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the camera lens to be very light and compact. They also say it's not bulky at all. Customers also mention that the lens is easy to carry.
"...For an ultra wide angle (UWA) lens, this lens is very light and compact, probably the smallest interchangeable UWA zoom lens ever made...." Read more
"...Panasonic or Olympus 7-14 lenses, but it's even smaller, faster and lighter, so it's the best choice if you're absolutely sure you want exactly a 12..." Read more
"...The 7-14mm is small, light and easy to carry, especially compared to a lens of equivalent focal length in any other format...." Read more
"...It is a very light-weight but sharp "ultra-wide zoom" for the micro four thirds system cameras...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the controls of the lens. They mention that the zoom and focus rings are silky smooth. The focusing ring has a very smooth yet firm feel to it. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...with this thing makes shooting from the hip very possible, and the quick AF and wide DOF work well enough together to keep it in focus...." Read more
"...Zoom and focus rings are silky smooth. The zoom ring turns clockwise which feels natural to me...." Read more
"...The lens also has a pleasantly fast AF, which is nice...." Read more
"...The lens is very well built, controls very smooth and really enjoy using it with the GX7, a nice package." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camera lenses. Some say that they are well worth the cost, while others say that it is very expensive.
"...All in all, if your needs warrant it, this lens is worth every penny...." Read more
"...you are buying the equivalent of an f/8 lens, that $900 price tag starts to look expensive...." Read more
"...to the Nikon 12-24 or Canon's 11-24, all these lenses are tiny, and cheap, too...." Read more
"...This is unconscionable for such a high priced lens...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the color of the camera lens. Some mention that it lacks vibrancy, color accuracy, contrast, and good high contrast. They also say that the lens is sharp and well built, but beware of purple flaring. That said, some say that blue flare is present when direct light hits the front of the lens, and that color fringing at the edges is present.
"...Overall, the photos seem to lack the vibrancy, color accuracy, contrast and good high dynamic range I expect from a high quality landscape image...." Read more
"...I did notice color fringing at the edges when I didn't expect it -- that is, when there wasn't obvious strong backlighting...." Read more
"...razor sharp across the frame, with almost zero distortion and no chromatic aberration. It outperforms my Canon L glass and others of similar caliber!..." Read more
"...But purple flaring is utterly jarring and just ruins the picture and is extremely difficult if not impossible to get rid of it with post-..." Read more
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I am a casual photographer, shameful gear luster, and former photojournalist. A couple of years ago I realized that I had a bunch of great DSLR equipment I never used unless I was feeling particularly guilty about not using it, so I got rid of it and reassessed my needs.
A camera is only as useful as how often you actually take it out with you, so I knew I was going to have to go smaller than the 1D. And while I occasionally found myself cropping tighter than my 1.3x or 1.6x plus 70-200 could reach, I realized that I much more frequently wished I could go wider. Seeing how ultra wide would never be wide enough I made my decision to buy into a new system based on one criteria: who had the best ultra-wide lens in a package smaller than an SLR?
My research (in 2010) lead me to this lens: the Panasonic 7-14mm and its associated micro four thirds system. A GF1 with 20mm pancake lens was almost pocket-small, and the effective 14-28mm field of view with this well-reviewed zoom seemed like just the ticket so I took the (May '10) plunge of a combined $1700-1800. I'm happy to say I haven't regretted it for a second.
The 7-14mm is a manageable size and weight, creates quite sharp, contrasty images, and has good flare control given its FOV. The build quality is what I would expect at the price point: the slight heft of quality, though I wouldn't use it to pound tent stakes in a hurricane like I might with some pro gear. I've used many third-brand ultra wides that were worthless indoors or when pointed within 180 degrees of the sun because of their flaring and ghosting. I've also used many of Canon's L series which I imagine is where most of the 'prosumer' segment marks the bench. For my casual, candid, or travel purposes, this lens runs with the best of them. The field of view at 7mm (14 equiv.) is monstrously wide. So wide that I have no problems taking pictures of people who are ordinarily camera shy, because they see me pointed far enough off to the side that they assume they are no longer in the shot. This is a pretty valuable quality when you're trying to be all docu-style in close proximity to people. The latitude you get with this thing makes shooting from the hip very possible, and the quick AF and wide DOF work well enough together to keep it in focus.
It's not all peaches and gravy, of course. Shooting in large indoor spaces your FOV will always capture some of those 1000 watt light bulbs on the ceiling and their flare. When you get this wide distortion around the edges becomes a reality, though it can often be used to your advantage. Although it will focus very close, a 7mm focal length at F4 on a 2X crop sensor will never give you a super out of focus background unless the distance between the subject and the background is remarkable.
All in all, if your needs warrant it, this lens is worth every penny. It has made photography interesting and fun for me again, and I would probably have paid a lot more for that.
As for the lens itself, the sharpness is very good at f4 and f5.6 throughout the zoom range. It does drop off a bit at the long end (14mm), and at f8, but not much. Some reviews find softness at the edges, but they seem fine to me -- very little fall off. I did notice color fringing at the edges when I didn't expect it -- that is, when there wasn't obvious strong backlighting. I'm guessing the extreme wide angle is gathering light from the edges that isn't obvious when you're focusing on the central image area. It's easily corrected in products like Lightroom.
7mm is very wide, and takes in a huge amount of foreground and background. I took the lens to an air museum and shot 101 pictures. I only used 7mm on 5 of them, with most shots being in the 9-12mm range (18-24mm full frame). It takes thought and skill to make a good wide angle shot, so 7mm won't be used much by me but it's nice to have when needed. The point is that the Olympus 9-18mm might be a good alternative for less money if super wide is not critical.
The lens is well constructed, a bit heavy and bulky, but it balances well on my OM-D E-M1. Zoom and focus rings are silky smooth. The zoom ring turns clockwise which feels natural to me. It doesn't take a filter like the Olympus 9-18mm, but the only filter I use is a polarizer, which won't work well on wide angle shots anyway (only a portion of the scene will be affected, giving an uneven blotchy look).
Overall a superb lens with great optics and versatility when used in the right situations.
So why pay the extra for this one? Well, it's sharper. I have the Panasonic 20mm 1.7, and this lens rivals it for sharpness. For a wide lens, it's very impressive. The extremities of your pics will be soft, but that's true for most lenses. At 5.6, the lens is very, very sharp across most of the frame.
Why else would you pay extra? For the fixed aperture. For a wide lens a lot of the time you'll be stopping it down anyway. But the nice thing about this lens is that it increases its usability in general. If you shoot indoors you'll appreciate the ability to keep this lens at f4 if you need to zoom. Also it's already excellent at f4, so keeping it at its widest aperture doesn't really compromise the IQ.
Do these things make it worth $950? Ermm... in my personal opinion not really. But I still bought it. And the reason? 2mm. Period.
It's both surprising and amazing how different the perspective is at 7mm as opposed to 9mm (of course it's 14 vs 18 35mm equivalent). It's the only reason I bought the lens, and for me, it makes the lens worth it.
The lens also has a pleasantly fast AF, which is nice. The size isn't quite as diminuitive as I'd hoped it would be, but it is still quite small for a lens of its type.
But again, the bottom line is that you can't get this kind of perspective on the micro four thirds system without getting a fisheye. If you want ultra wide, there's only one lens, and it ain't cheap (unless you go for the four thirds Oly version, and then you gotta pony up 2x the cash, plus the cost of the adapter). But you can at least buy with confidence, with the knowledge that you're getting an exceptional piece of glass.
So why pay the extra for this one? Well, it's sharper. I have the Panasonic 20mm 1.7, and this lens rivals it for sharpness. For a wide lens, it's very impressive. The extremities of your pics will be soft, but that's true for most lenses. At 5.6, the lens is very, very sharp across most of the frame.
Why else would you pay extra? For the fixed aperture. For a wide lens a lot of the time you'll be stopping it down anyway. But the nice thing about this lens is that it increases its usability in general. If you shoot indoors you'll appreciate the ability to keep this lens at f4 if you need to zoom. Also it's already excellent at f4, so keeping it at its widest aperture doesn't really compromise the IQ.
Do these things make it worth $950? Ermm... in my personal opinion not really. But I still bought it. And the reason? 2mm. Period.
It's both surprising and amazing how different the perspective is at 7mm as opposed to 9mm (of course it's 14 vs 18 35mm equivalent). It's the only reason I bought the lens, and for me, it makes the lens worth it.
The lens also has a pleasantly fast AF, which is nice. The size isn't quite as diminuitive as I'd hoped it would be, but it is still quite small for a lens of its type.
But again, the bottom line is that you can't get this kind of perspective on the micro four thirds system without getting a fisheye. If you want ultra wide, there's only one lens, and it ain't cheap (unless you go for the four thirds Oly version, and then you gotta pony up 2x the cash, plus the cost of the adapter). But you can at least buy with confidence, with the knowledge that you're getting an exceptional piece of glass.
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This Pansonic 7-14mm zoom fills in the ultra-wide part of my kit perfectly. It is much smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the Olympus 7-14mm pro lens, making it a far better travel companion. This Panasonic lens is very sharp from wide open throughout the zoom range. Stop it down to f/5.6 and you can pretty much leave it there. Focus at the hyperfocal point and you will have crisp images with everything in focus and minimal corner-shading.
The lens communicates well with my camera and seems to correct distortions properly so I get a very nice rectilinear image with very little aberration.
I am very satisfied with this lens and can highly recommend it for lightweight landscape and other uses where an ultrawide zoom is the only answer.
Reviewed in Canada on January 9, 2017
This Pansonic 7-14mm zoom fills in the ultra-wide part of my kit perfectly. It is much smaller, lighter, and less expensive than the Olympus 7-14mm pro lens, making it a far better travel companion. This Panasonic lens is very sharp from wide open throughout the zoom range. Stop it down to f/5.6 and you can pretty much leave it there. Focus at the hyperfocal point and you will have crisp images with everything in focus and minimal corner-shading.
The lens communicates well with my camera and seems to correct distortions properly so I get a very nice rectilinear image with very little aberration.
I am very satisfied with this lens and can highly recommend it for lightweight landscape and other uses where an ultrawide zoom is the only answer.