The Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS is a fast-aperture, short tele/portrait lens for Micro 4/3 cameras and camcorders. Key features include:
Excellent for portraiture and interviews
Great depth-of-field control and low-light functionality
Fast, silent autofocus
POWER OIS image stabilization
Portrait Focal Length. With its focal length equivalent to 85mm post-sensor crop, the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7 OIS is a great option for portraiture and interviews.
High-Speed Stepping Autofocus Motor. Provides fast, accurate autofocusing with nearly silent performance for both still and video use. The 240 fps signal transfer rate takes advantage of the latest generation focus system in Panasonic’s GH4.
Fast f/1.7 Aperture. The fast f/1.7 aperture enables both depth-of-field control and low light capture.
POWER OIS Image Stabilization. The in-lens stabilizer helps to combat camera shake, allowing you to shoot at slower shutter speeds to help keep ISO down.
Optics. The eight group/ten element optical formula includes one aspherical element to reduce chromatic aberrations while maximizing image clarity and color accuracy.