Hello. What is the main diffirence between the 14-42mm Kit and 14-42mm Power Zoom Kit? Thank you.
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The difference is the Power zoom lens allows you to control the zoom from the touch screen on the back without touching the lens, it is also smaller.
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Hi KimThe main difference between the two lenses is that when the camera is powered off the Power Zoom lens partially retracts and has a "pancake" profile. Powered down, the lens presents a 1.25 inch profile. Combined with a relatively slim camera like the gx1, the camera fits into a (bigish) shirt pocket. The lens also features a power zoom, so you get a nice smooth zoom- which is particularly useful for making videos.
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The power zoom is also lighter, but you do sacrifice quality for the smaller size and lighter weight. When it first came out there was an issue with the lens which I believe was fixed with a firmware, but I'm not sure if the problem was completely fixed. It does use newer tech and elements so unless you're making posters, you should not have to deal with image degradation vs the non-power zoom. I use my camera basically as a point and shoot replacement so I'm not too concerned about image quality vs my DSLR.The power zoom is a more convenient lens, generally speaking.
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The power zoom is more like (in function not quality) what you might be used to in a point and shoot. You push a little lever forward and back to zoom in and out. The non power zoom is like a zoom lens on a dslr, you manually turn the lens to zoom.
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x3 optical zoom with the included lens. x2 digital zoom for still and x4 digital zoom for motion. Optical zoom can be more, less or none depending upon the lens attached.I use mine mostly with the 14mm. Sweet setup for general purpose.
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The kit zoom lens is f 3.5-5.6 depending on the focal length it is set at. It's a good snapshot lens. No kit lens is as good as prime lenses in my opinion.
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This is a Micro Four Thirds camera and is like a DSLR in that it has interchangable lenses. All the "zoom" is in the lens. If you are looking at the standard power zoom then the zoom 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm) and there is no digital zoom, again, all the "zoom" is in the lens. I have this lens and I also have the 45-150 (35 mm format equivalency of 90-300 mm) and that seems to cover my needs. You do need to stop and swap the lens if you want to use the longer lens.
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I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital... » Read More I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). « Show Less
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The manual advertises 2 - 3 inches for variable power magnification, which this one has (2x-7x zoom). My experience has been 3 - 4 inches. Hope that helps.
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I have all 3 lumix 14-42 lenses, the only diferance I can see is the size. Eric.
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I purchased gx1 with power zoom 14-42/3.5 Lumix GX, this lens has 37mm filter size. I also have a 45-200/4, this lens has a 52mm filter size. I bought Tiffen UV filters to protect the lens.
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This lens is a lot better than kit zoom lens, first: the speed, at 70mm and 200mm or in between the faster speed is f/4. In the kit zoom lens change making it slower at longer focal distance. This lens makes sharper image, beatifull colors. The kit lenses are made from inexpensive materials to keep the price atractive to beginners.
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No, optical zoom range is not so bad - especially when you compare it with the average 4/3 camera with zoom lens that is 3.5-5.6 and has a kit lens of 14-42mm. I think what is truly a problem is the fact that even sitting across the table from someone, you cannot even take a real picture of him/ her because of the camera's problem with - even relative - closeness.
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I have Lumix DH3 ; I am using with it 14-45mm lens much more often than 45-200mm. I agree with others that 14-45 is a great lens, sharper than newer 14-42.
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The 14-42 covers 28mm to 84mm. The 17mm covers 34mm. Lower the number the wider of the shot. The advantages are it's smaller and has a faster aperture. Which means a shallower depth of field and it's better in low light. You can't zoom with the 17mm as it's a prime lens. The two lenses compliment each other, not replace each other. Each serve a different purpose.
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Hi, You say you have the 14-42, indicating that you have a Micro 4/3 camera, either Olympus or Panasonic Lumix. The lens is designed for use on a 4/3 camera and will require an adapter to work on your camera. As one of the other people said, it will not let you get in close for things like flower photography, it is more of a telephoto zoom that lets you bring distant objects closer. It is a big lens but a sharp lens. If your object is to get very close, the Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro is a beautiful, sharp lens. Good luck.
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The Camera make and model doesn't make a difference. These are for lenses. One of them in the kit will fit your zoom. Usually without the hood, however. I use the spares for camera bag padding and tools.
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I have the 12mm and the Voightlander 42.5mm. I hate that the 12mm isn't weather sealed so I tried the 12-50mm but it isn't very good. I decided to sell the 12mm and get the 12-40mm based on the reviews as far as the IQ on this lens and my need for the weather sealing. It also very convenient to have a quality zoom.
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The .36x magnification has nothing to do with zoom. The lens has a zoom of 12-50(24-100mm in 35mm standard) witch is approximately a 4.2x zoom. The .36 only deals with magnification.
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The 52mm filter does not fit the 18-55mm zoom lens that comes with the kit. It fits the 35mm and 18mm lenses. You need a 58mm filter for the zoom lens.