Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm
A 45-150mm zoom (90-300mm equivalent) with a stepping AF motor and MEGA O.I.S. stabilization, this 200g lens uses one ultra-high refractive index element and multi-coating for sharp telephoto shots. It offers a 7-blade diaphragm and f/4-5.6 aperture range, making it a lightweight, budget-friendly option for travel photography. Best for travelers who want a compact, stabilized telephoto zoom for daytime outdoor shooting without breaking their budget.
Focal length 45-150mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weight 200 g
af type Stepping AF Motor
lens type zoom
70 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong versatility (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 |
| Focal Length Max | 150 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 4.0-5.6 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.4 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 52 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 900 |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.9 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 45-150mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 35mm | 18-140mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Fujifilm X | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | true | false |
| Weight (g) | 200 | 290 | 544 | 180 | 312 | 326 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | stepping motor | RXD | STM (Stepping Motor) | Stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G Vario H-FS45150AK 45-150mm | 85.6 | 13.7 | 84.9 | 46 | 73 | 21.5 | 84.2 | 89.8 | 81.5 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 85.6 | 84.2 | 85.4 | 91.5 | 81.3 | 86.2 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.2 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.8 | 88.9 | 67.5 | 85.5 | 90.4 | 86.2 | 89.6 | 85.4 | 81.5 |
| Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF Compare | 85.6 | 95.6 | 86.7 | 97.2 | 65.5 | 95.2 | 33.6 | 85.4 | 81.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR Compare | 85.6 | 78.2 | 84.4 | 90.3 | 89.6 | 79.9 | 96.3 | 33.7 | 96.7 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 97.7 | 78.2 | 71.6 | 39.4 | 77.7 | 79.9 | 95.9 | 89.8 | 81.5 |
Usage Scores
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