How far does this lens zoom. I saw 14x but is that correct?
371992
This is a prime 55mm lens it doesn't zoom. It is a fixed focal length. It is 55mm on the full farm A7 & A7R and the equivalent of approximately an 82mm on an APS-C sensor camera.
371993
It does not. It is a fixed focal length prime lens. It's takes superb shots
371994
No. This is not a zoom lens. This is a prime lens with only one focal lenght. No zoom!
1196418
4x, which is a little bit of magnification. The zoom is not an adjustable amount by the way.
525547
I haven't used this lens in years but from memory I would say about 4-5 inches un-extended and about 7 inches zoomed out.
521118
Under my experience, 6 degree lens by 25 ft. distance and the result is small than 4 ft. diameter.So 15 ft. away means "Impossible".
173418
Hi, I was faced with the same dilemma last year. I chose 14-45. It is a sharp lens with good auto focus and stabilization. I use it mainly as a travel lens and photograph historical monuments.Prakash
2091790
The lens is a 650 x 1300 mm and comes with a T ( thread ) 2 x adapter. I wased the adapter a dew times, but really only for awesome Moon shots. Now I have that adapter on another lens and just use my 650 x 1300. This lens is more of a telescope than a zoom, but takes great bird pics. Enjoy.
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This is a Micro Four Thirds camera and is like a DSLR in that it has interchangable lenses. All the "zoom" is in the lens. If you are looking at the standard power zoom then the zoom 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28-84mm) and there is no digital zoom, again, all the "zoom" is in the lens. I have this lens and I also have the 45-150 (35 mm format equivalency of 90-300 mm) and that seems to cover my needs. You do need to stop and swap the lens if you want to use the longer lens.
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Yes it is, and it works best between 15x and 35x. The higher magnifications have issues with clarity due to imperfections and debris. Also, this scope doesn't work particularly well for people with glasses, like me. So for distances over 150m, or people with glasses. I wouldn't recomend this. Otherwise its solid.For clarification: if you want to see if you hit. Sure 500m is possible with shoot and see targets. If your checking shot groups 150m is the limit.
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No, optical zoom range is not so bad - especially when you compare it with the average 4/3 camera with zoom lens that is 3.5-5.6 and has a kit lens of 14-42mm. I think what is truly a problem is the fact that even sitting across the table from someone, you cannot even take a real picture of him/ her because of the camera's problem with - even relative - closeness.
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do you mean non-AF ? just fine as long as you can focus :). any 1.4 or 2x converter will let you know if the lens you have is good or not since its enlarging the image. the 1.4x is pretty gentile and any decent lens should be ok if stopped down 2-3 stops from wide open.
986589
An amazing lens but can cause some distortion at 14 mm because of the wide angle. Actually, I think the 5200 is a crop sensor so it won't be true 14 mm.
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Hi Pablo, I have a similar camera (and lens set). I have the GF5 with the X series (compact) 14mm-42mm and I recently got the x series 45mm-175mm. After a ton of reading all the reviews and comments and factoring price and everything (for me) I decided this was the best 2nd lens for me. That said, it is no good UNLESS one is 20+ feet away from what you basically want to shoot. When I take a group shot I have to switch back. I will say the 45x175 is a superb lens, but if you were going to mount one and leave the other home, you would really want the 14-140 (IMO). When I chose the 45-175 I figured why get a lens that was already a range of one I had but in practical use I now see the 14mm-140mm There were a few other factors, one was the price was significantly higher (I got my 45-175 for one hundred ninety two using "like new" on warehouse deals) the other was I really wanted a "X" series lens and the 14-140 is a "G" series only. Two other factors were the 14-140 was almost 8 years older and twice as heavy. I have a GF5 and LOVE how with the 45-175 mounted I can hold it like a soda can in one hand when not using it. I am sure the 14-140 is a great lens, and with the GH2 being a much bigger and heavier camera, I am not sure the increase weight would be an issue. Next time I get another lens my quandary may be similar to your, but it would be the 100-300 vs the very useable 14-140. I already get "Wow" comments with the 45-175 mounted on my tiny red GF5 camera. I can only imagine the comments the humongous 100-300 (zoomed out) would get. I do like how the 45-175 it totally internal and am a tad fearful of the 'zooming/slide' tube feature of the 100-300. I know they have to do it, but it's a tad scary. Overall I really think if you are going to REPLACE (meaning sell or no longer have access the 14-42mm lens) you should opt for the 14-140. That way you ONLY change if you want CRAZY zoom potential! Take care!
1521120
The zoom isnt too far given this is 25mm lens. Good for family pics and general use. Not a professional camera, has great features.
832290
I think that refers to the macro feature. True macro would be 1:1 meaning a one inch object would be one inch on the sensor/film. So this lens would have a one inch object being .36 inches on the sensor. Which is quite good given the sensor size. The zoom is as rated (12-50 with a 2x crop)
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According to the Panasonic lens chart for the 14-45 lens, the minimum focus distance is 1 foot or 12 inches. I haven't tested the G1 in the more traditional macro/close-up type approach. I didn't get the impression that the camera likes getting closer than 12". From @2-3', I was able to engage the Extended Zoom (2x) + 4x digital + a Tcon 1.7 teleconverter (1200mm) and got surprisingly good results. I'm not suggesting you do it, but it worked.
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This lens goes from 14mm (wide angle) to 150mm. The lens you are comparing it to starts at 40mm (80mm equiv) so does not let you get the wider angle shots. My 14-150mm lens is my favorite on my Olympus E-M1 -- even though I also have the Olympus Pro 12-40mm at twice the price. I love the versatility.
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All DSLR zooming depends on the lens, not the camera. i usually walk around with the pentax 50mm f1.4 (no zoom) and the tamron 18-250mm (zoom), which in point-and-shoot terms is 14x optical zoom.