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Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS

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Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS
Lens, with hood and Panasonic DMW-MA1 adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras
MakerPanasonic
Lens mount(s)Four Thirds
Technical data
TypeZoom
Focus driveMicromotor
Focal length14-50mm
Aperture (max/min)f/2.8-3.5 ~ 22
Close focus distance0.29 metres (0.95 ft)
Max. magnification0.32
Diaphragm blades7
Construction16 elements in 12 groups
Features
Manual focus overrideNo No
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Aperture ringYes Yes
Physical
Max. length97.4 millimetres (3.83 in)
Diameter78.1 millimetres (3.07 in)
Weight490 grams (1.08 lb)
Filter diameter72mm
History
Introduction2006
References
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The Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS is an interchangeable camera lens announced by Panasonic on February 26, 2006.[1] It was the first Leica lens with optical image stabilisation.[2]

History

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Initially, the lens was sold bundled with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and the Leica Digilux 3 Four Thirds System digital single-lens reflex cameras.[3]

Design

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The lens uses 16 elements in 13 groups; two elements have aspherical surfaces. It is equipped with an aperture selection ring which is usable exclusively with the DMC-L1/Digilux 3 and DMC-L10 camera bodies.[4]

There are some variations in lens markings, depending on which camera it was bundled with initially; engraved on the ring around the front element for the version bundled with the Panasonic DMC-L1, the brand ("LEICA") is by itself on one side, opposite the lens name and data ("D VARIO-ELMARIT 1:2.8–3.5/14-50 ASPH. Φ72"),[5] while in the Digilux 3 bundle, the brand and name are grouped together ("LEICA D VARIO-ELMARIT") with the lens data opposite ("1:2.8–3.5/14-50 ASPH. E72").[6] Other variations in markings exist, including prominent "LUMIX" branding on the side of the Panasonic-bundled lens.

Reception

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Popular Photography praised the lens' "superior sharpness and distortion control"[7] while Camera Labs additionally emphasised the "superior build quality".[8]

See also

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Contemporaneous lenses with similar coverage:

References

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  1. ^ "Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm F2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS". dpreview.com.
  2. ^ "Leica D 14-50 mm F2.8-F3.5 lens (4/3 System)". dpreview.com.
  3. ^ Olech, Arkadiusz (24 September 2010). "Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50 mm f/2.8-3.5 Asph. Mega O.I.S." LensTip. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Four Thirds: Lenses (normal)". Four-Thirds.org. Archived from the original on June 19, 2009.
  5. ^ "A genius in the making - Panasonic announces development of the DMC-L1 Digital SLR" (Press release). Panasonic. February 26, 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  6. ^ "LEICA DIGILUX 3: The digital system camera with traditional operating concept for individualists" (Press release). Leica Camera. September 14, 2006. Retrieved 28 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Lens Test: Leica 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5". Popular Photography. 17 December 2008.
  8. ^ "Leica D 14-50mm lens review Cameralabs verdict". cameralabs.com. 4 October 2011.
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