Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
The f/1.7 aperture and POWER O.I.S. stabilization enable sharp, low-light portraits at a 42.5mm focal length (85mm equivalent), all in a featherlight 130g build. The included accessory bundle—with a UV filter, flex shade, and lens wrap—adds immediate protection and versatility rare among compact primes. This lens suits Micro Four Thirds street and portrait photographers who need a discreet, stabilized prime with smooth bokeh for candid people shots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 |
| Focal Length Max | 42 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 37 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 310 |
| Max Magnification | 0.20x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sony E SELP1650 | Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 42mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-75mm | 16-50mm | 23mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 615 | 726 | 550 | 116 | 298 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | HLA | STM | VXD | Stepping motor | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | 86.2 | 92.1 | 91 | 30.2 | 42.4 | 94.6 | 34 | 87.9 | 80.8 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 55 | 85.6 | 57.6 | 86.4 | 98.9 | 78.8 | 99.6 | 77.9 | 99 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.2 | 79.7 | 50.1 | 81.6 | 97 | 73.3 | 98.9 | 83 | 98.2 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 55 | 87.2 | 62.8 | 85.2 | 91.2 | 85.1 | 78.4 | 91.8 | 35.8 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.2 | 76.8 | 93.5 | 34.9 | 63.5 | 78.8 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.3 |
| Meike 23mm F1.4 Ultra Wide Angle APS-C Frame Auto Focus Fixed Prime Portrait Lenses Compare | 86.2 | 94.1 | 70.8 | 98.3 | 75.2 | 96.6 | 34 | 33.3 | 80.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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