Panasonic LUMIX H-PS45175K G X Vario Power Zoom Lens

The Panasonic new cutting-edge interchangeable lens LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-PS45175) with electric-powered zoom operation from the new premium lens brand "X" for LUMIX G Micro System that complies with Micro Four Thirds System standard.
Crystallizing Panasonic's optical technologies, the new "X" lens features superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, a unique Nano Surface Coating for minimal ghosts and flaring and natural atmospheres with remarkable transparency.

Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System
The Industry's first adoption of Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System* which controls 3 lens groups separately by the individual actuator achieves downsizing in both size and weight. It also achieves high descriptive performance for resolution and contrast at entire zoom range 45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent: 90-350mm) without changing the overall length.

New X Series Compact Hybrid Design
Although the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. covers long zoom range from standard to telephoto, it boasts outstanding compactness with approx. 90.0 mm in length and approx. 210g in weight to realize ultra-high mobility. Notably, the astonishingly short overall length is realized by the inclusion of 2 aspherical lenses. The zoom lever allows stable zooming with ease even when shooting moving subject.

The new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. lens offers a versatile zoom range of 45-175 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 90-350 mm). Notably high contrast and resolution is assured for images shot at its wide-end, which means it is suitable for taking portrait. In addition, subject distant away like sports or wildlife animal can be captured sharply even at tele-end.

ED Glass and Exclusive Nano Surface Coating
The lens system features the inclusion of 2 ED lenses, which suppress chromatic aberration, contributing to high descriptive performance at entire zoom range. Plus, Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating technology is adopted to minimize the reflection at entire visual light range (380nm-780nm) by applying the extra-low refractive index coating with nano-sized structure on the surface of the lens. It results in the super clear picture with dramatic reduction of ghost and flare.

Featuring POWER O.I.S.
The POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) which is newly integrated in the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations such as in night time or indoors. With the improved sensitivity of the gyro sensor, the new POWER O.I.S. suppresses large, slow movement 2x more effectively**.

Rapid Focusing Support and Circular Aperture Diaphragm
When mounted on the cameras of LUMIX G Micro System, users can take advantage of the contrast AF system and the convenient functions applied from it. Adopting an inner focus system driven by a stepping motor, the superior optical design realizes outstanding smoothness to support the Light Speed AF of approx. 0.15 second***. By speeding up the aperture control, shutter time lag is also shortened by approx. 20% compared with the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm /F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S..****
7 aperture blades consists a circular aperture diaphragm and produces an attractive smoothness in out-of-focus areas even shooting at large aperture.

Two Lens Barrel Color Options
Offering more fashionable, sophisticated look with two color option of black and silver, the new LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. perfectly matches any color of cameras from LUMIX G Micro System to be a part of the photographic life.

*For a digital interchangeable zoom lens as of August 26, 2011.
**Compared with the conventional MEGA O.I.S..
***The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GF3 to move the lens position to "2m" from "infinity" position at wide-end. The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method.
****Measured with DMC-GF3. The time required to start exposure after the shutter button is fully pressed after the lens position is moved from "infinity" to "2m" at wide-end. The firmware of the GF3 must be updated to Ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method.
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The world's first digital interchangeable power zoom lens*1
Multi-Actuator Floating Inner Focus System and lens construction for a superb optical performance
Nano Surface Coating technology for dramatic reduction of ghost and flare
Light Speed AF*2 and shortened shutter time lag
POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that suppresses large, slow movement 2x more effectively*3
*1 For a digital interchangeable lens as of August 26, 2011.
*2 For the DMC-GH2, DMC-G3 and DMC-GF3. The time for focusing on the subject is measured with the DMC-GF3 to move the lens position to "2m" from "infinity" position at wide-end. Panasonic measurement method. The firmware of the DMC-GF3 must be updated to ver.1.1 or later. Panasonic measurement method.
*3 Compared with the conventional MEGA O.I.S.

Key Features

• Premium 3.9X Video and Still Optimized Powered Zoom (45-175mm) with Exclusive Power Zoom Technology
• Floating Inner Focus Power O.I.S with Silent Drive Optimized for Video and Still Capture
• Micro Four Thirds Durable Metal Lens Mount with Power Controls for Focus and Smooth Zooming.
• Premium Extra-low Refractive Index Nano Surface Coating.

Technical Specifications

Lens Construction
14 elements in 10 groups (2 aspherical lenses , 2 ED lens)
Nano Surface Coating
Yes
Mount
Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer
YES (POWER OIS)
Focal Length
f=45-175mm (35mm camera equivalent 90-350mm)
Aperture Type
7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture Range
F4.0(Wide) - F5.6(TELE)
Minimum Aperture
F22
Closest Focusing Distance
0.9m / 3.0ft
Maximum Magnification
Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View
27°(Wide) to 7.1°(TELE)
Filter Size
46mm / 1.8in
Max. Diameter
61.6mm / 2.4in
Overall Length
Approx. 90.0mm (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) / 3.5in
Weight
Approx. 210g / 7.4oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)
Others
Electric zoom lever, Manual focus ring, Manual zoom ring
Included
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 45-175mm f/4-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
Panasonic G Lens Cap for Lumix Lenses (46mm)
Panasonic Rear Lens Cap for Lumix G Lenses
Lens Hood
Storage Bag