The 7-14mm F4 ASPH is an ultra-wideangle zoom for the Micro Four Thirds system, and offers a compelling combination of small size and extreme angle of view. Image quality is very good indeed, and autofocus is fast and silent. However the bulbous front element means that the lens doesn’t accept filters. The Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 9-18mm 1:4.0-5.6 offers a cheaper – but less wide – alternative with broadly similar image quality.

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH Review

Review, May 28, 2010

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm F4 ASPH lens review

May 28, 2010

Panasonic releases Lumix G Vario 7-14mm lens

Mar 3, 2009

Quick specs

Lens type	Zoom lens
Focal length	7–14 mm
Image stab.	Yes (via camera body where available)
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Max aperture	F4
Min aperture	F22
Min focus	0.25 m (9.84″)
Max magnification	0.08×
Weight	300 g (0.66 lb)
Length	83 mm (3.27″)

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Our review

Panasonic has produced an ultra-wide zoom for Micro Four Thirds that is a technological tour de force. Compact and with excellent image quality, it's a superb lens if you can afford the high price.

Good for: Landscape or travel photographers looking for a highly portable ultrawide zooms

Not so good for: Budget-conscious buyers or habitual filter users

78%
Silver Award

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Panasonic 7-14mm F4 review samples

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