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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus OIS

Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS

Focal length
42.5 mm
Aperture
f/1.7
Weight
130 g
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
31 cm
Length
50 mm
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At a Glance

This short telephoto prime for Micro Four Thirds has a 42.5 mm focal length, equal to 85 mm on full frame. The f/1.7 aperture allows shorter shutter times in dim light and a shallow depth of field, and an optical stabilizer is built in. At 130 g it is compact. It suits portraits, events and travel.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events
  • Travel

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
42.5 mm
Max. focal length
42.5 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.7
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.7
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
10
Groups
8
Weight
130 g (0.29 lb)
Filter diameter
37 mm
Min. focus distance
31 cm (12.2 in)
Max. magnification
1:5 (0.2×)
Length
50 mm (1.97 in)
Diameter
55 mm (2.17 in)

Manufacturer data: help.na.panasonic.com, panasonic.com, help.na.panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS fit?

The Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 85 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensPanasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OISOlympus M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OISOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 Pro
Focal length42.5 mm45 mm42.5 mm45 mm
Max. aperturef/1.7f/1.8f/1.2f/1.2
Weight130 g116 g425 g410 g
Filter diameter37 mm37 mm67 mm62 mm
Min. focus distance31 cm50 cm50 cm50 cm
Length50 mm46 mm76.8 mm85 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS weigh?

The Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS weighs 130 g. It is 50 mm long with a diameter of 55 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS use?

The Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS takes 37 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OIS is 31 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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