Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
14-140mm / F3.5-5.6
28-280mm equiv.
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Which to choose
There is no large gap in the headline specifications. The choice comes down to rendering, handling and how prices move. Look at sample photos from both.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
- G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.75mm long × 67mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 14mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 140mm | 140mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F5.6 | — |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 30cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.25× | — |
| Weight | 265g | 265g | — |
| Length | 75mm | 75mm | — |
| Diameter | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Filter size | 58mm | 58mm | — |
| Released | 2013 | 2019 | −6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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G VARIO 14-140mm/F3.5-5.6 II ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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