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Buy the Panasonic 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G X VARIO PZ
(From Panasonic lens literature) The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-PS45175) is the company’s first cutting-edge digital interchangeable lens with electric-powered zoom operation. This marks the launch of the company’s premium lens brand “X” which is compatible with the Panasonic LUMIX G Series and complies with the Micro Four Thirds™ system standard. This lens introduction accompanies another LUMIX X lens announced today, the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S.
The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. lens features superb image rendering for lifelike textures and crisp, edge-to-edge contrast. A unique Nano Surface Coating technology minimizes reflections at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) for a dramatic reduction of ghosts and light flare, resulting in outstandingly clear picture quality.
Using a Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System to control three lens groups separately the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. achieves a reduction in both size and weight without compromising picture quality. Boasting outstanding compactness, the lens is approximately 90mm in length and 7.4oz in weight, resulting in ultra-high mobility.
Offering a versatile zoom range of 45-175mm the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. allows distant subjects to be captured sharply at the tele-end. Also notable, the lens is extremely suitable for portrait and landscape shots, as its high contrast and resolution helps images shot at the wide end maintain exceptional quality, and the zoom lever allows for quick and stable zooming, even while shooting a moving object.
The new lens system features two Extra-low Dispersion (ED) lenses which suppress chromatic aberration and contribute to high descriptive performance across the entire zoom range 45-175mm. The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) integrated into the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. makes it easy to shoot sharp images even in low-lit situations. With improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. also suppresses large, slow movements two times more effectively while small, fast movements are compensated for by the conventional MEGA O.I.S.
LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. contains seven aperture blades to help produce an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas even while shooting at large aperture. Adopting an inner focus system driven by a stepping motor, the lens’ superior optical design supports Light Speed AF of approximately .15 seconds and fast aperture control results in a shortened shutter time lag of approximately 20% when compared to the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S.
The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-PS45175) will be available in black and silver starting September 2011 with a suggested retail price of $449.99.
Panasonic 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G X VARIO PZ
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Panasonic 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G X VARIO PZ User Reviews
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Lightweight - Good sharpness - Power zoomNone, really. If the 45-200mm had the power zoom I would upgrade (to get the extra reach), but it doesn't. I do wish the position of the PZ lever were located lower on the barrel - the actual location forces the user to change from a normal grip in orde
I love this lens. I got it years ago (2013) for use with a GH3 and it's still my overall favorite. The power zoom is great for action and to create interest (for example, start at zero zoom and then zoom out to bring the action closer).
reviewed January 31st, 2019 (purchased for $368)
You can get insane reach by using Panny's Ext Tele Con feature (a sensor crop 'zoom' that works with both video and stills). Because of this I often use this instead of the 100-300mm, which is much heavier and lacks power zoom.
You can set up a Function button to activate the PZ, then use the rear controller arrows/wheel to zoom in and out.
The lens is lightweight (light does not mean inferior in this case) and an excellent lens for any G, GX or GH camera. I've used it on all (G9, GX85, GX7, GH3) with great results.
