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Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS : Specifications and Opinions

Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS

The Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS is a tele lens for 4/3, manufactured from 2015. The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 369 €;

19 users have given it an average vote of 9.4 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Micro 4/3: this lens is compatible with mirrorless micro-4/3.

Specifications
Focal lenght	42.5 mm
Angle of view	28.3° (equivalent to a 86mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	4/3
Max. aperture	f/1.7
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	10 elements in 8 groups
Min. focus distance	0.31 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.20x
Features
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	Yes
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	37 mm
Lens hood	Yes, supplied
Weather sealing	No
Weight	130 g
Dimensions	55 x 50 mm
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Reviews

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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Stefano Gallorini

sent on September 21, 2025

Pros: Great colors, bright and cheap, stabilized, tiny and equipped with a lens hood, what more could you ask for?

Cons: I find no fault with it

Opinion: In my opinion, it is a very good lens with exceptional value for money. Very bright, nice colors and stabilized. I use it for portraits, still life and street and I really like it. Although it is cheap, it does its job very well, giving excellent shots. Plus, it's really light and comfortable to keep in your bag. Promoted and I recommend it, I am really satisfied with the purchase.

JiuW

sent on July 07, 2022

Pros: Construction, dimensions, complete sharpness from angle to angle already at full aperture, hood supplied, double stabilization on Panasonic bodies

Cons: the price relegates it to being little purchased and consequently not widespread in the m43 world compared to its cousin Olympus, despite being, compared to the latter superior in everything

Opinion:

Alecaprix

sent on January 17, 2021

Pros: Color rendering, focal, iris aperture, sharpness, size, stabilization

Cons: price, compared to his cousin Olympus, minimum focus distance

Opinion: Let me say that I love this focal point, because it makes you see street photography differently than the classic 35 or 50mm. Despite being a portrait lens, I didn't test it for a portrait, but I mainly use it for the street or close-ups to my dogs, what to say, the yield is great, the colors are great, the bokeh is as soft as you would expect from an f/1.7 lens. It also has great sharpness all over the frame, you don't miss much on the edges. It is also stabilized, which his Cousin of Olympus cannot boast (although olympus has a better price to his advantage). If it had also had a lower focus distance than 31cm, it would have been a best buy, but even so it is a great purchase if you have a Panasonic camera (lens stabilization works together with sensor stabilization on Panasonic, while on Olympus you don't). If you have an Olympus, I recommend you take the Olympus counterpart, save yourself a little and you have a very similar focal point.

Loscamos

sent on July 05, 2020

Pros: Very bright and light lens, excellent incisiveness, without having the hardness of cousin 45mm Oly, very good color rendering and good three-dimensionality.

Cons: It's not the nocticron PL, but it costs 4 or 5 times less.

Opinion: I bought the 42.5 after having the 45 Oly, because I prefer its incisive but not extreme yield. For me, not always using a lens that is a blade, is a positive factor. I love its colors never fired, despite being bright and adhering to reality. Skin yield, absolutely natural. I have composed a trio, for light outputs, of which I am extremely satisfied: OM1mk2 .PL 15 f1, 7th 42.5 f 1.7 try to believe!

Photos taken with Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS

Francesca

by Alebri78
16 comments, 4061 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

Francesca

by Alebri78
12 comments, 4926 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

Francesca

by Alebri78
8 comments, 4540 views

... small "models", grow up!

by Scardi
14 comments, 2302 views

HI RES 18.9 MP

just you

by Max Moor
7 comments, 3759 views

HI RES 15.8 MP

Palm Viper

by Gato Moteado
6 comments, 1925 views

HI RES 18.2 MP

Francesca

by Alebri78
10 comments, 1951 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

by Scardi
19 comments, 3269 views

HI RES 9.7 MP

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Val d'Ultimo - BZ

by Petitmarcel
14 comments, 1104 views

HI RES 20.2 MP

Etna - Life

by Nicolò Cavallaro
14 comments, 2255 views

Val d'Ultimo - BZ

by Petitmarcel
24 comments, 1098 views

HI RES 20.2 MP

Untitled Photo

by Apocalisse
4 comments, 2076 views

Untitled Photo

by Apocalisse
3 comments, 2441 views

HI RES 14.7 MP

Palm Viper

by Gato Moteado
5 comments, 1371 views

HI RES 13.7 MP

Untitled Photo

by Apocalisse
2 comments, 2275 views

Untitled Photo

by Apocalisse
0 comments, 2529 views

HI RES 17.8 MP

Francesca

by Alebri78
4 comments, 1838 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

Martina, (I'

by Alebri78
2 comments, 3638 views

HI RES 5.7 MP

Wheat field

by Max Moor
4 comments, 2392 views

HI RES 15.8 MP

Selfiestick

by Ilrasta
5 comments, 2548 views

Untitled Photo

by Misterg
4 comments, 1916 views

Martina, (I'

by Alebri78
1 comments, 2553 views

The Boss

by Max Moor
5 comments, 1656 views

HI RES 6.6 MP

Fire!

by Cliff Flea
8 comments, 1836 views

HI RES 13.4 MP

Untitled Photo

by Piero Sabatino
4 comments, 992 views

Together forever

by Max Moor
0 comments, 1471 views

HI RES 8.1 MP

Daintiness ...

by Beppe Cavalleri
6 comments, 1398 views

Perico on the Fence

by Gato Moteado
5 comments, 1972 views

HI RES 12.6 MP

Untitled Photo

by Apocalisse
1 comments, 1312 views

HI RES 15.5 MP

Carnarian fly mating

by Zobicco
8 comments, 1953 views

Tiramolla

by Manky
0 comments, 2019 views

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Together

by Labirinth
3 comments, 2049 views

As it should still be

by Petitmarcel
4 comments, 565 views

HI RES 19.4 MP

Return black and White

by Ilrasta
0 comments, 1470 views

Backlight

by Labirinth
0 comments, 1336 views

Martina, (I'

by Alebri78
0 comments, 1291 views

Solar powered street lamp

by Dario Curlante
5 comments, 452 views

HI RES 19.5 MP

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Panasonic Lumix 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS : Specifications and Opinions

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