Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-F007014 7-14mm
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 versatility (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong social proof (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average macro (22th percentile)
- Below average aperture (25th 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 7-14mm | 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 | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 7-14mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 300 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | wide-angle | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G VARIO H-F007014 7-14mm | 54.9 | 15.8 | 62.1 | 22.4 | 92.1 | 24.5 | 72.9 | 66.9 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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