Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-F007014 14mm
The 16-element optical design with two aspherical and four ED lenses delivers high corner-to-corner resolution across the 7-14mm range, while the constant f/4.0 aperture and multi-coated elements suppress ghosting and flare. Its compact 301g build and metal mount offer solid portability without sacrificing durability, though it lacks weather sealing. This lens is best for Micro Four Thirds shooters needing an ultra-wide 114-degree perspective for interior architecture and expansive landscapes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong optical (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong versatility (73th percentile) 73th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average macro (23th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 7 |
| Focal Length Max | 14 |
| Elements | 16 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | multi-coated |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 4 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.08x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-F007014 14mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 7-14mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-F007014 14mm | 54.5 | 15.7 | 63 | 22.7 | 92.1 | 24.4 | 73 | 74 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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