Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS review

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS works well as a very versatile MFT travel lens

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS
(Image: © Panasonic)

Digital Camera World Verdict

Combining a powerful 10x zoom range, equivalent to 28-280mm in full-frame terms, with a none too sluggish aperture rating and optical image stabilization, this Panasonic weighs in at just 265g. It’s ideal as a casual walkabout and travel lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras, enabling you to react instantly to almost any photo opportunity without carrying multiple lenses of a tripod. Performance is good overall mid- to long-zoom sharpness could be better.

Pros

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    Generous 10x zoom range

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    Compact and lightweight

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    Optical image stabilization

Cons

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    Fairly basic build and handling

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    No AF/MF switch

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    Unimpressive mid/long-zoom sharpness

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The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f3.5-5.6 II ASPH Power OIS goes into direct competition with the Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14‑150mm f/4‑5.6 II. Both aim to combine a generous ‘superzoom’ range of focal lengths with a small and lightweight build, making them ideal for use as travel lenses.

Specifications

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Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards is a photographer and journalist who has spent years using and reviewing all manner of photo gear. He is Digital Camera World's principal lens reviewer – and has tested more primes and zooms than most people have had hot dinners! 

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