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product_id: 1153699
title: "Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras"
brand: "panasonic"
price: "2.58 OMR"
currency: OMR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 8
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# Lightweight design 14-42mm focal length 3x optical zoom Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** 2.58 OMR
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 📸 Elevate Your Photography Game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** 2.58 OMR with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.om](https://www.desertcart.com.om/products/1153699-panasonic-hfs014042-14-42mm-zoom-lens-for-micro-third-cameras)

## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **High-Quality Optics:** Experience crystal-clear images with advanced lens technology.
- • **Compact & Lightweight:** Perfect for on-the-go photography without the bulk.
- • **Versatile Focal Range:** Capture stunning landscapes to intimate portraits effortlessly.
- • **Smooth Zooming Experience:** Enjoy seamless transitions with 3x optical zoom for dynamic shots.
- • **Compatible with Micro Four Thirds:** Seamlessly integrates with your favorite camera systems.

## Overview

The Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom Lens is a versatile and lightweight lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a 3x optical zoom and exceptional image quality, making it perfect for both amateur and professional photographers.

## Description

CAMERA LENS

Review: A heck of a bargain! - This is a cheap, small and light lens for m4/3 cameras. It has built-in image stabilization that is active on Panasonic cameras and is inactive when using Olympus cameras (which is perfect, because Olympus bodies have in-body stabilization). The lens is a larger but lighter than the collapsible Olympus 14-42. It also costs about 1/3rd of the price and comes with a hood. In my opinion, it also looks better. I could discern no difference in image quality between the lenses, with both being very good. The Panasonic lens is also easier to remove from the camera because it has that wide gray area to grip it by. For the price, this lens is unbeatable.
Review: Great little lens! - I must admit, I shopped cheap for this lens. I found an Olympus Pen E-PL1 with the Zuiko 14-42mm kit lens included on desertcart Warehouse deals. I have a Canon dSLR Rebel T3i, but was wanting to go down with size and weight for certain occasions. My photos are usually my dogs and wildlife/birds taken while kayaking or camping with the dogs. I had read about the 4/3 systems and decided I would like to try one. Since the price was definitely right for this package I went for it, and I got the Panasonic G Vario 4-5.6, 45 - 200 lens also as used at the same time. When they arrived, the 14 -42 mm lens was inoperatable, a first for me after purchasing 100's of items from the Warehouse site. Since the camera worked GREAT with the larger lens, I wanted to keep it so Warehouse Deals issued a partial refund on the camera package. I then ordered this lens, based on reviews, again "used" from Warehouse deals, and it arrived today. It does have a small piece of something between the elements BUT, it is at the base and after doing test shots with different solid backgrounds, there is NO evidence of it in the photos so I am happy with it. I must say, while I KNEW I wasn't buying a "L" lens from Canon, I am extremely pleased with this lens so far. Yes, it does feel plasticy and, yes, cheap, but, lets face it people...it IS an inexpensive lens!!! The zoom is smooth as can be, focus is achieved instantly either by auto OR manual, and the colors are superb!!! In fact, I actually like the colors better than those with the canon. I do miss the ability to take photos in darker conditions, but again, I DID NOT expect to be getting a Canon with an L lens and this lens is pretty small to gather a bunch of available light. It is a GREAT size for a walk around lens, pretty much what I was looking for! I expect to mainly use this for general photos of people and pets while kayaking, etc., and also have the Canon along with long lens for those further away shots and for shots at dusk.

## Features

- CAMERA LENS

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0043VE28I |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,851 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Built-In Media | CAMERA LENS |
| Camera Lens | Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras |
| Camera Lens Description | Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Camera Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 141 Reviews |
| Focal Length Description | Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm |
| Focus Type | Micromotor |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170013339 |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Type Name | Camera lens. |
| Item Weight | 165 Grams |
| Lens | Standard |
| Lens Coating Description | Super Protect Coating |
| Lens Design | Zoom |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 42 Millimeters |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Type | Standard |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Maximum Aperture | 6 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 42 Millimeters |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/400 秒 seconds |
| Minimum Aperture | 22 |
| Minimum Focal Length | 14 Millimeters |
| Model Name | Panasonic |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Photo Filter Size | 37 Millimeters |
| Real Angle Of View | 53.28 Degrees |
| UPC | 999996709083 763615882347 115970936683 041114095346 885170013339 |
| Warranty Description | FULL 30 DAY WARRANTY |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Focal Length Description:** Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm
- **Lens Type:** Standard
- **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds
- **Camera Lens Description:** Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras

## Images

![Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gIu8juUFL.jpg)
![Panasonic HFS014042 14-42mm Zoom lens for Micro third cameras - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+D9xqEDML.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A heck of a bargain!
*by R***Z on June 25, 2012*

This is a cheap, small and light lens for m4/3 cameras. It has built-in image stabilization that is active on Panasonic cameras and is inactive when using Olympus cameras (which is perfect, because Olympus bodies have in-body stabilization). The lens is a larger but lighter than the collapsible Olympus 14-42. It also costs about 1/3rd of the price and comes with a hood. In my opinion, it also looks better. I could discern no difference in image quality between the lenses, with both being very good. The Panasonic lens is also easier to remove from the camera because it has that wide gray area to grip it by. For the price, this lens is unbeatable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great little lens!
*by E***S on August 7, 2012*

I must admit, I shopped cheap for this lens. I found an Olympus Pen E-PL1 with the Zuiko 14-42mm kit lens included on Amazon Warehouse deals. I have a Canon dSLR Rebel T3i, but was wanting to go down with size and weight for certain occasions. My photos are usually my dogs and wildlife/birds taken while kayaking or camping with the dogs. I had read about the 4/3 systems and decided I would like to try one. Since the price was definitely right for this package I went for it, and I got the Panasonic G Vario 4-5.6, 45 - 200 lens also as used at the same time. When they arrived, the 14 -42 mm lens was inoperatable, a first for me after purchasing 100's of items from the Warehouse site. Since the camera worked GREAT with the larger lens, I wanted to keep it so Warehouse Deals issued a partial refund on the camera package. I then ordered this lens, based on reviews, again "used" from Warehouse deals, and it arrived today. It does have a small piece of something between the elements BUT, it is at the base and after doing test shots with different solid backgrounds, there is NO evidence of it in the photos so I am happy with it. I must say, while I KNEW I wasn't buying a "L" lens from Canon, I am extremely pleased with this lens so far. Yes, it does feel plasticy and, yes, cheap, but, lets face it people...it IS an inexpensive lens!!! The zoom is smooth as can be, focus is achieved instantly either by auto OR manual, and the colors are superb!!! In fact, I actually like the colors better than those with the canon. I do miss the ability to take photos in darker conditions, but again, I DID NOT expect to be getting a Canon with an L lens and this lens is pretty small to gather a bunch of available light. It is a GREAT size for a walk around lens, pretty much what I was looking for! I expect to mainly use this for general photos of people and pets while kayaking, etc., and also have the Canon along with long lens for those further away shots and for shots at dusk.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great kit lens
*by V***M on December 18, 2016*

It's a wonderful lens, producing great colors and sharp pictures at every focal length. I also own the Panasonic 14-140 lens, which produces pictures with an unnatural, extreme contrast and sharpness when used in bright sunlight, almost painful to the eye and in need for reducing the contrast in post processing. Therefore, in such bright and high contrast lighting situations I prefer the 14-42 for its ability to produce more natural and balanced results with much more detail in shadows. But don't get me wrong, the 14-140 is also a great lens, perfect for using on cloudy days, also indoors and in low light situations. Using them on DMC G7.

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