Panasonic's versatile MFT superzoom covering 28-280mm equivalent with Power OIS — the ultimate travel lens.
The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-140mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. Power O.I.S. is a 10x superzoom for Micro Four Thirds, covering 28-280mm equivalent. Launched around 2013, it is one of the most popular travel lenses in the MFT system.
Optical quality is impressive for a 10x zoom — sharp in the centre throughout the range with acceptable edges. The Power O.I.S. stabilisation is effective. Autofocus is quiet and reasonably fast. Some barrel distortion at 14mm is corrected in-camera.
Micro Four Thirds mount with 58mm filter thread. Weighs 265g — remarkably light for the range covered. No weather sealing on this version, though a later weather-sealed revision exists. Minimum focus distance 30cm allows casual close-up work.
Very common used and good value. The Mark II version adds weather sealing and slightly improved optics. Check for smooth zoom action. An outstanding single-lens travel solution for MFT shooters who want one lens to cover everything.