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Panasonic LUMIX G lenses and LEICA DG leness are small and lightweight and embrace the Contrast AF system of LUMIX G Micro System cameras, and highlight countless Panasonic improved optical technologies. These lenses embrace the Micro Four Thirds System, an interchangeable lens camera system that was conceived and created to enhance the distinctive features digital technology.  Updated Article Jan 22, 2011

Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera Lenses

Panasonic 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 Vario-Elmarit Aspherical MEGA O.I.S  LensFour Thirds SystemPanasonic 14-50mm f/2.8-3.5 Vario-Elmarit Aspherical MEGA O.I.S  Lens . A bright normal-zoom, designed by Leica specifically for digital interchangeable lens cameras, which accepts the Four Thirds specifications, allowing the lens to be interchangeable with other camera makers that use this same format. It has a brilliant maximum aperture opening of f/2.8 and includes an Optical Image Stabilizer( MEGA O.I.S).. Typical Internet Price $900. Updated Review May 20, 2011
Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix 14-50 mm f3.8-5.6 Aspherical Zoom Lens, Leica D Vario-Elmar (L-Panasonic Lumix 14-50 mm f3.8-5.6 LensRS014050), for Digital SLR Cameras (Four Thirds Standard, Worldwide)
Panasonic 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario-Elmaritl MEGA O.I.S. Lens Four Thirds SystemThe Panasonic 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario-Elmarit Aspherical MEGA O.I.S. Lens.  The Panasonic Leica Vario-Elmar D 14-150mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.Aspherical Lens is a large diameter interchangeabler 10.7x zoom telephoto engineered by Leica strictly for DSLR cameras. It complies with the Four Thirds Criterion, meaning it also mounts on other brands using the identical format.Best Internet Price $1,308 Updated Review May 31, 2011
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Summilux LensFour Thirds SystemPanasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Summilux Lens
an interchangeable bright standard lens, developed by Leica exclusively for digital SLR cameras, and follows the Four Thirds Standard. This means that the lens is also interchangeable with other manufacturers that use this format. Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Summilux. A bright standard lens, designed by Leica solely for DSLR cameras, and meets the Four Thirds Standard allowing the lens to be interchangeable with other cameras that employ the same format.  Updated Review May 10, 2011

Micro Four Thirds Mirrorless Camera Lenses

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm LensMicro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm Lens - Panasonic Lumix Vario G 7-14mm ultra wide zoom for G1 and GH1 DSLRs. Especially engineered to mount on Micro 4/3 image sensor cameras. An ideal lens for group photos and is amazingly condensed and light in weight - great for out and about shooting. it's only 8.3cm in length and weighs just 300 grams.  Typical Internet price $978.  Updated Review May 16, 2011
Panasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm LensMicro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G Fisheye 8mm Lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. Do your photographs seem, like, maybe a little blah recently? Are your videos lacking a certain-pizzazz? To change perspectives, take a peak through your viewfinder with this Lumix G 8mm/F3.5 Fisheye Lens attached to your camera. Encompassing a mount for Micro Four Thirds and a 180° viewing angle, the world turns into a very diverse place. Updated Review May 16, 2011
Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm 3D lensMicro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G 12.5mm 3D Micro Four Thirds Lens. 

The first interchangeable 3D camera lens in the world that allows 3D photography (65mm on a 35mm SLR camera equivalent). It contains a pair of optical systems side by side within the lens mount diameter, capturing stereo images from both left and the right lenses, to later be reprocessed with a 3D photo processing operation. Typical Internet Price $239 Updated Review May 17, 2011

Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH wide anglePanasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH wide angle. the lightest interchangeable prime fixed focus lens in the world.. featuring a 14mm (28mm 35mm SLR camera equivalent) wide angle with a f/2.5 aperture providing crisp, high contrast imaging. Making full use of the wide viewing angle and intense depth of field, this condensed Lumix G 14mm lens, provides outstanding performance while photographing not just landscapes but also including snapshots and indoor photography. Typical Internet Price $349. Updated Review May 17, 2011
Panasonic G X PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Pancake Lens Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 OIS Pancake Lens. An ultra compact pancake that's retractable with 3x zoom (Acts like a 28-84 mm SLR lens) for the Lumix Micro 4/3 mount that's just about the dimensions and weighs pretty much the same as the Panasonic 20mm pancake lens. It measures 2.4 x 1.87"/61 x 47.7 mm (while the short dimension shrivels down to 1.05"/26.8 mm while the power is switched off). New Review  Announced Aug 26, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S.lensPanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Mega O.I.S. Providing a 35mm SLR equivalent zoom reach of 28-84mm it works with every Panasonic G-series camera. If you're sitting on the fence trying to determine which G model camera is best for you, the The DMC G3 is the newest model, while the DMC G10 is more geared towards beginners who desire to move up from their old point-and-shoot camera, while the DMC G2 is for more advanced photographers. Typical Internet Price $200. Updated Review May 18, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5 - 5.6 ASPH / MEGA O.I.S. Micro Four Thirds Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5 - 5.6 ASPH / MEGA O.I.S. Lens - engineered specifically for the Micro Four Thirds cameras. The zoom ranges from 14 to 45mm (28 to 90mm in 35mm SLR equivalent terms) which is an excellent choice for a vast array of scenes including landscapes and portrait photos. It features a single Aspherical lens element to cut down on distortion at every focal length. Additionally, it supports the Panasonic contrast autofocus system for quick and precise capturing of images. Typical Internet Price $350. Updated Review May 17, 2011
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. LensMicro Four Thirds SystemThe Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4.0-5.8 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. Lens The lens features an astounding focal range combined with super quiet focusing plus electronic aperture fine-tuning, making this lens ideally suited for all photography and video shooting. Embracing the Micro Four Thirds model, the lens provides a wide and lengthy 28mm to 280mm equivalent zoom range to that of a full frame DSLR.  Updated Review May 3, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 Aspheric G-Series LensPanasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 Aspheric G-Series Lens The 20mm/F1.7 LUMIX G lens is remarkably light and compact, introducing a dazzling f/1.7 brilliance that allows photographers to create artistic images containing charming, soft focus. Consisting of seven lenses organizeed into five groups, the G 20mm lens aso employs a pair of aspherical lenses to achieve super high resolution and successfully reduce distortion. Updated Review Jan 4, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. LensPanasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm F2.8 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. Lens. Micro Four Thirds. The very first Leica lens for Micro Four Thirds. It features extraordinary image class in a condensed package. Compatible with the Panasonic LUMIX G Micro Four Thirds digital cameras. Equivalent to a 90mm lens mounted on a 35mm SLR film camera), the lens captures incomparable quality images that meet with the legendary LEICA quality standards.  Typical Internet price $850. Updated Review May 17, 2011
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OIS Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm F4.0-5.6 ASPH OISA compact style telephoto 3.8x zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds camera systems. Similar to an 90-350mm 35mm SLR format) zoom range, this lens length only measures 2.42 x 3.54 inch (61.6 x 90 mm) and because of the Multi Actuator Inner Focus Floating Scheme it never changes length while focusing. It sports a nano surface coat that greatly minimizes flare ands ghosting. New Review  Announced Aug 26, 2011
Micro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. LensPanasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens.  Long telephoto zoom, engineered by Leica specifically for DSLR cameras. It meets the ultra-condensed Micro Four Thirds criterion, which also allows it to be companionable with other brands utilizing the identical format. is an interchangeable long telephoto zoom lens, developed by Leica exclusively for digital SLR cameras. It follows the ultra-compact Micro Four Thirds Standard, which also makes it compatible with other brands that use this same format. Updated Review May 17, 2011
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 Mega OISMicro Four Thirds SystemPanasonic Lumix G Vario 100-300mm F4-5.6 Mega OIS. The brand new Lumix G Lumix 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. telephoto zoom lens captures (35mm film camera equivalent of 600 mm) photos handheld with the astonishingly ultra-telephoto zoom featuring a slim and light weight silhouette. It allows photographers previously next to impossible shooting of subjects they cannot get near which includes wild animals, sports, aircrafts and etc.  Updated Review  May 10, 2011

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Lens Lengths & Formats Compared for Similar Angle of View
  4:3 Canon 1.6x DX Canon 1.3x FX & 35mm Film Mamiya 6x7 Large Format 4x5
Ultra-Ultra Wide 6-8mm 7-10mm 7-11mm 9-12mm 12-16mm 25-30mm 47-58mm
Ultra Wide 11-13mm 11-13mm 11-14mm 13-16mm 17-21mm 30-45mm 65-75mm
Wide 14-17mm 15-21mm 16-24mm 18-28mm 24-35mm 50-75mm 90-120mm
Normal 20-28mm 24-35mm 28-35mm 30-35mm 50-60mm 80-100mm 120-150mm
Moderate Telephoto 42-65mm 50-85mm 55-85mm 65-100mm 85-130mm 170-260mm 210-300mm
Medium Telephoto 67-150mm 85-180mm 90-200mm 100-230mm 135-300mm 270-500mm 360-600mm
Super Telephoto 200mm 250-500mm 250-500mm 300-600mm 400-800mm 800-1600mm 720-800mm

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