Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 ASPH Mega OIS
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 Lens, with hood and Panasonic DMW-MA1 adapter for Micro Four Thirds cameras | |
| Maker | Panasonic |
|---|---|
| Lens mount | Four Thirds |
| Technical data | |
| Type | Zoom |
| Focus drive | Micromotor |
| Focal length | 14-50mm |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8-3.5 ~ 22 |
| Close focus distance | 0.29 metres (0.95 ft) |
| Max. magnification | 0.32 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 16 elements in 12 groups |
| Features | |
| Manual focus override |  No |
| Weather-sealing | No |
| Lens-based stabilization |  Yes |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 97.4 millimetres (3.83 in) |
| Diameter | 78.1 millimetres (3.07 in) |
| Weight | 490 grams (1.08 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 72mm |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2006 |
| References | |
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]
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
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
Popular Photography praised the lens' "superior sharpness and distortion control"[7] while Camera Labs additionally emphasised the "superior build quality".[8]
