Panasonic Lumix Camera Review

When the Lumix Gf2 is released in January 2011, consumers may choose between one of three kits. All three kits will contain the camera body so most consumers will base their decision on the type of lens desired. The first kit will come with a 14mm lens, the second will come with a 14-42mm lens while the third will have both lenses included in the kit. Decide what you would like to use your camera for before purchasing to ensure you get the right Lumix Gf2 lenses for your needs.

The Dmc-Gf2Ceb will come with a camera body as well as a 14mm lens. The 14mm lens is the Lumix G 14mm/F2.5 Asph. Lens which features six elements in five groups as well as 3 aspherical lenses. No image visual stabilizer is gift on this model and it does use the micro four thirds mount. The focal length of this lens is 14mm while the cleft is an F2.5. The minimum cleft is F22 and the cleft type is seven diaphragm blades with a circular cleft diaphragm. You will find the focusing length of this lens to be .18m/.59 feet with the maximum magnification is .10x/.20x. If diagonal angle of view is of importance, this lens features an angle of 75 degrees.

The Dmc-Gf2Keb kit differs from the Ceb in terms of the lens included in the package. This kit comes with the Lumix G Vario 14-42/F3.5-5.6 Asph./Mega O.I.S lens which features twelve elements in nine groups and one aspherical lens. Again you will find the micro four thirds mount although this model does come with an image visual stabilizer. Focal length of this lens is 14mm to 42mm. Here you will find an cleft with seven diaphragm blades again with a circular cleft diaphragm. The minimum cleft is F22 and the cleft range is F3.5 for wide to F5.6 for telephoto. The closest focusing length on this model is.3m/1ft while the maximum magnification is .16x/.32x. The diagonal angle of view for wide angle shots is 75 degrees; in contrast, the angle of view for telephoto shots is 29 degrees.

As for the third kit, the Dmc-Gf2Web, comes with both Lumix Gf2 lenses mentioned above, many choose this kit. It allows for more versatility in your photo taking. Be on the watch for more accessories for the Gf2 as the popularity of this camera is likely to skyrocket as soon as it goes on sale.