Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

Versatile telephoto zoom for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model H-FS045200

Key Features

SENSOR Designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras
PROCESSOR N/A - Optical lens component
AUTOFOCUS Internal focusing system compatible with high-speed contrast AF
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO Optimized for silent operation during video recording
STABILIZATION MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) built-in
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING Not weather sealed
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Mechanical zoom ring
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present O.I.S. toggle switch
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present MEGA O.I.S. system
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G Vario 45-200mm f/4.0-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S.

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 45-200mm (90-400mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/4.0-5.6 to f/22
Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 1.0m / 3.28ft
Diaphragm Blades 7 (rounded)
Filter Size 52mm
Weight 380g
Dimensions 70mm x 100mm