Panasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
7-14mm / F4
14-28mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
7-14mm / F2.8
14-28mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Weight234g lighter, so easier to carry
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
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 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.83.1mm long × 70mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO105.8mm long × 78.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 7mm | 7mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 14mm | 14mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 25cm | 20cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.12× | No data |
| Weight | 300g | 534g | −234g |
| Length | 83.1mm | 105.8mm | −22.7mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 78.9mm | −8.9mm |
| Released | 2009 | 2015 | −6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
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