Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR

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$276.95 - $349.99

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Pros

  • Fast / accurate auto-focus (8)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Consistent output (5)
  • Easily interchangeable (4)
  • Durable (2)
  • Fast focus (2)
  • Rugged (2)
  • Quality construction (1)
  • Well built / quality construction (1)
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Cons

  • Weak casing (1)

Best Uses

  • Wildlife (6)
  • General purpose (5)
  • Landscapes (3)
  • Night photography (1)
  • Special effects (1)
  • Sports/action (1)
 
 
 

Provided by J&R Electronics

Lumix G Micro System Cameras or any Micro 4/3 System Camera / 16 elements in 13 groups (3 ED lenses) / Micro Four Thirds mount

Specification Description
Model H-FS045200, HFS045200
UPC 037988988358
Filter/Wide Angle Capability 52mm
Fits Camera Made By Panasonic Lumix
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount
Lens Type Telephoto
Magnification 0.19x/0.38x
Minimum Focusing Distance 1.0m at all focal lengths
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Select Lens Style Telephoto Zooms
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Last update: Sep 20, 2009

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[26 of 28 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Good performance - great travel lens.

"This lens was purchased as part of the twin lens Panasonic DMC G1 kit just before Xmas 09. Since then I have taken some 2500 shots, mostly with the 45-200mm lens. I took it on a 'Nature Safari' to Southern Africa and it is a great travel kit. Having the equivalent of a 90-400mm in 35mm format, in a lens this size & weight is awesome. The image stabilization was very effective. I didn't take a tripod and lost v..." Read Full Review »

Jun 19, 2009 by Tony

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Reasonable, Budget Telephoto

"I bought this lens because it is the only telephoto lens currently available for the micro43 system. My first impressions follow: Build Quality is what you'd expect from a kit lens. It is very "plastic-y" and doesn't really inspire the user with confidence. Perhaps more disconcerting is the fact that you can "feel" the components inside the lens move around. I read on the dpreview forums that this is to be ..." Read Full Review »

Jan 08, 2009 by S. Chandrasekar

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[26 of 28 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Review

Reasonable, Budget Telephoto

★★★☆☆
3.0

"I bought this lens because it is the only telephoto lens currently available for the micro43 system. My first impressions follow:



Build Quality is what you'd expect from a kit lens. It is very "plastic-y" and doesn't really inspire the user with confidence. Perhaps more disconcerting is the fact …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 8 2009
S. Chandrasekar
Washington DC
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Price: $349.95
 
 

[10 of 11 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Review

Extended Range

★★★★★
5.0

"I purchased this lens used on Marketplace for about $40 less than Amazon's current asking price, and got a free Sigma multi-coated UV filter in the bargain. The lens was in excellent condition as well, it might as well be new.



I'm new to the interchangeable lens world, having recently upgraded from …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 19 2009
Jesse H. Schexnayder
Fairbanks, AK
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Price: $349.95
 
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Review

Good performance - great travel lens.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Lightweight
  • Quality Construction
  • Quick Focus
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Landscape Photography
  • Wildlife
 

"This lens was purchased as part of the twin lens Panasonic DMC G1 kit just before Xmas 09. Since then I have taken some 2500 shots, mostly with the 45-200mm lens.



I took it on a 'Nature Safari' to Southern Africa and it is a great travel kit. Having the equivalent of a 90-400mm in 35mm format, i …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 19 2009
Tony
Australia
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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Price: $276.95
 

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Review

Small & Light but Image Quality Lacking at Full Zoom

★★★★☆
4.0

"I am a fairly serious amateur photographer who has in recent years mostly used some of the better digital compacts selling in the $500-600 range. I purchased the Lumix G1 and both lenses because I wanted to step up in quality and needed a smaller, lighter alternative to a full DSLR kit for travel an …"  Read Full Review »

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Jun 15 2009
S. Paci
New York, NY
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Price: $349.95
 
 

[7 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario MEGA O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds SLR Review

Excellent addition to G1 kit.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Lightweight
  • Sharp Focus

    Cons

  • NONE

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Wildlife
 

"Makes for a great addition to the G1&14-45 kit,

Sharp across the focal lenght range,somewhat

better from 45-150.Compact,unobtrusive,one of

the primary reasons for owning the system.

Why buy from B&H? simple,because you cant give

one reason not to buy from them. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 4 2009
Danny
Stokesdale, North Carolina
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  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $276.95
 
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