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Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45 150mm F4.0 5.6 ASPH Mirrorless Camera Lens Review

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Jim Williams
Checked icon Last updated - September 28, 2024
9.1

Verdict overview

  • lasts a long time 9.4
  • Automatic focus 9.1
  • dim light 8.6
  • materials Quality 9.3
  • Image quality 9.6
  • Image steadying. 8.9
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Cons
  • Image quality lacking at full zoom.

Tech specs

product dimensions4.02 x 4.02 x 4.84 inches
item weight2.08 ounces
customer reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,960 ratings 4.7 out of 5 stars

Expert opinion

The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45 150mm F4.0 5.6 ASPH Mirrorless Camera Lens is an impressive lens that offers great quality and versatility for a variety of photographic needs. It is a telephoto zoom lens that has a focal length of 45 150mm 35mm camera equivalent: 90 300mm and an aperture range of F4.0 5.6 ASPH, making it perfect for capturing distant subjects or zooming in on close up shots.

The lens features 12 elements in 9 groups, including 1 UHR lens and 2 aspherical lenses, all of which are multi coated to reduce ghosting and flaring to ensure crisp and clear images every time. This combined with the near silent focusing system makes it perfect for both video recording and still photography. Additionally, the Panasonic Mega O.I.S Optical Image Stabilization feature helps reduce blurring due to hand movement when shooting in low lit situations, so you can be sure of excellent results even when shooting handheld.

This medium zoom lens is perfect for a variety of different photographic situations and its seven aperture blades provide an attractive smoothness in out of focus areas, even when shooting at large aperture settings. In terms of durability, the lens is made from quality materials and feels very sturdy in the hand and should last for many years with proper care and maintenance.

Overall, I found the Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 45 150mm F4.0 5.6 ASPH Mirrorless Camera Lens to be an excellent choice for photographers who want a versatile telephoto zoom lens that can handle a variety of different situations with ease. The image quality is excellent, with sharp details and good color reproduction, while the Optical Image Stabilization feature helps reduce blur caused by hand movement when shooting in low light conditions. It also has a near silent focusing system which makes it perfect for video recording as well as still photography. I would highly recommend this lens to anyone looking to take their photography to the next level!

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