--- product_id: 12907331 title: "LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK)" brand: "panasonic" price: "VT154817" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 category: "Panasonic" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12907331-lumix-g-lens-42-5mm-f1-7-asph-mirrorless-micro store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # POWER O.I.S. optical image stabilization Bright f/1.7 aperture for low light 42.5mm mid-telephoto prime lens LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) **Brand:** panasonic **Price:** VT154817 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ✨ Elevate your mirrorless game with pro-level clarity and style 📷 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) by panasonic - **How much does it cost?** VT154817 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12907331-lumix-g-lens-42-5mm-f1-7-asph-mirrorless-micro) ## Best For - panasonic enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted panasonic brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact & Lightweight:** Weighing just 130g, this lens is your ideal travel and everyday companion without the bulk. - • **Fast, Quiet Autofocus:** Stepper motor focus system locks on quickly and silently, perfect for run-and-gun photography and video. - • **Perfect Portrait Reach:** 85mm equivalent focal length delivers flattering mid-telephoto framing for portraits and candid moments. - • **Steady Shots On The Go:** POWER O.I.S. ensures blur-free images and smooth video, even when shooting handheld or in motion. - • **Stunning Low-Light Performance:** Capture crisp, vibrant shots even as the sun sets with a blazing f/1.7 aperture. ## Overview The Panasonic LUMIX G 42.5mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens is a compact, lightweight mid-telephoto prime designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Featuring a bright f/1.7 aperture, POWER Optical Image Stabilizer, and fast stepper motor autofocus, it excels in low-light conditions and portrait photography. Its 85mm equivalent focal length offers flattering compression and bokeh, making it a favorite for professionals and enthusiasts seeking sharp, stable, and beautiful images on the go. ## Description LUMIX G 42.5mm /F1.7 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. Review: Fantastic mid-range lens - Took this lens out for the first time to shoot a college cheer team at a football game and I am in love with it. The game was in the evening and it did fantastic in low light. Crystal clear and at 1.7 the bokeh is stunning. I am not a professional and did the shoot as a favor, the team and coach loved the results. The only thing I found lacking was that at 85mm M4/3 equivalent you won't be getting great close-ups unless you can move in close to your subject, luckily I had free reign to move around as they cheered. Getting whole-team pictures also meant going way up into the stands or switching lenses. This is not the lens' fault, just a friendly FYI to help you pick the right lens for your application. This is a great mid range lens that takes beautiful run and gun portraits when you have to be fast and everyone is constantly moving. Very glad I bought this lens and the price is a bargain for what you get. Review: Good little lens - This is a great lens - it's small, is good in low light, and is well built. It's one of my favorite lens for my GH3 and produces fantastic images. I tend to shoot with the aperture more open due to m4/3 larger depth of field. In anecdotal use, I haven't noticed any corner softness or vignetting. I'm not sure how well it will hold up in a lab but that's for a professional reviewer to determine. It's a good lens for video as well. Autofocus is fast enough for slower moving items (again, GH3 so no DFD tech). Its reach is long enough to get a tight shot without being too close to the subject. ## Features - F1.7 Large Diameter and Mid Telephoto 85mm Focal Length; Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount - 31cm Closest Focusing Distance - POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) / 240fps Drive AF - Perfect for low light photography with a bright F1.7 aperture. - Focal Length, f=42.5mm (35mm camera equivalent 85mm) - Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.2x / 0.4x (35mm camera equivalent) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00H36U69Y | | Best Sellers Rank | #516 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses | | Brand | Panasonic | | Built-In Media | Lens | | Camera Lens | 10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens) | | Color | Black | | Compatible Camera Mount | Micro Four Thirds | | Compatible Devices | FOR DIGITAL CAMERA | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (286) | | Exposure Control Type | Automatic | | Focal Length Description | 42.5 millimeters | | Focus Type | Stepper motor | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885170238008 | | Image stabilization | Optical | | Item Type Name | Panasonic lumix g lens, 42. 5mm, f1. 7 asph. , mirrorless micro four thirds, power optical i. S. , h-hs043k (usa black). | | Item Weight | 130 Grams | | Lens | Telephoto | | Lens Coating Description | Nano surface coating | | Lens Design | Zoom | | Lens Fixed Focal Length | 42.5 Millimeters | | Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | | Light Sensitivity | f/1.7 to f/22 | | Manufacturer | Panasonic | | Maximum Aperture | 1.2 Millimeters | | Maximum Focal Length | 43 Millimeters | | Media Type | ProductImage | | Minimum Aperture | 22 | | Minimum Focal Length | 43 Millimeters | | Model Name | PANASONIC LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) | | Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 | | Photo Filter Size | 37 Millimeters | | Real Angle Of View | 47.6 Degrees | | UPC | 885170238008 | | Warranty Description | Warranty | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Panasonic - **Camera Lens Description:** 10 elements in 8 groups (1 aspherical lens) - **Compatible Mountings:** Micro Four Thirds - **Focal Length Description:** 42.5 millimeters - **Lens Type:** Telephoto ## Images ![LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61a8gCwU+VL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic mid-range lens *by J***Y on October 17, 2016* Took this lens out for the first time to shoot a college cheer team at a football game and I am in love with it. The game was in the evening and it did fantastic in low light. Crystal clear and at 1.7 the bokeh is stunning. I am not a professional and did the shoot as a favor, the team and coach loved the results. The only thing I found lacking was that at 85mm M4/3 equivalent you won't be getting great close-ups unless you can move in close to your subject, luckily I had free reign to move around as they cheered. Getting whole-team pictures also meant going way up into the stands or switching lenses. This is not the lens' fault, just a friendly FYI to help you pick the right lens for your application. This is a great mid range lens that takes beautiful run and gun portraits when you have to be fast and everyone is constantly moving. Very glad I bought this lens and the price is a bargain for what you get. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good little lens *by T***T on June 2, 2016* This is a great lens - it's small, is good in low light, and is well built. It's one of my favorite lens for my GH3 and produces fantastic images. I tend to shoot with the aperture more open due to m4/3 larger depth of field. In anecdotal use, I haven't noticed any corner softness or vignetting. I'm not sure how well it will hold up in a lab but that's for a professional reviewer to determine. It's a good lens for video as well. Autofocus is fast enough for slower moving items (again, GH3 so no DFD tech). Its reach is long enough to get a tight shot without being too close to the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clear, Sharp, Fast, Affordable Lens *by C***N on August 5, 2016* I've been very impressed by this lens so far. I use it on my Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GM5 . For me it's more of a "specialty" lens. If I'm going on vacation, or doing portraits, etc., then I'll use it. If it's just another day, commute across campus or whatever, then it's too large for my needs. I prefer a pancake lens for general purpose. Anyway, for the price, it's a great performer. In the video the lens was at minimum focusing distance, ~12 inches. No hood attached. Tripod mounted. The subject here was a large brown carpenter bee. I wonder if he may have been exhausted or sick. Eventually, he flew away. Hope he's OK. ## Frequently Bought Together - Panasonic LUMIX G LENS, 42.5MM, F1.7 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-HS043K (USA BLACK) - Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 ASPH, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-H025K (USA Black) - SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12907331-lumix-g-lens-42-5mm-f1-7-asph-mirrorless-micro](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/12907331-lumix-g-lens-42-5mm-f1-7-asph-mirrorless-micro) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*