How much optical zoom can I expect with the incuded lens?
139833
Hi,the included lens 14-42mm is equal to 28-84mm in 35mm terms.So that's wide angle to moderate telephoto.In 35mm terms,50mm is 1x magnification,so 28mm is wide angle to 84mm moderate telephoto.If you get the 45-200mm zoom tele,that would be 90mm-400mm or almost 1 1/2 x magnification to 8x magnification.Hope that answers your questions.
139834
I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital... » Read More I believe it's only 3X, not much. I sold the 14-42mm and bought a 14-45mm since it's a much better lens (metal mount instead of plastic, smooth zoom instead of sticky zoom). To offset the zoom problem I got a 45-150mm lens which covers my needs and produces very good pictures, even at max zoom. A good all-in-one zoom lens giving extensive zoom range would be very expensive for this camera -- you can get great zoom range in a fixed lens camera but you lose out with a lower resolution range [see Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ70 16.1 MP Digital Camera with 60x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-Inch LCD (Black) (I wanted a lens that would be usable up to ISO 3200/6400, which the G5 does very well). « Show Less
139835
The lens is 14-45mm, it is slightly wide angle, but this not a telephoto lens. The Lieka lens is very good, so when you use digital zoom in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, you can enlarge quite large without pixelating
139836
As much zoom as your two feet care to move either forward or backward. Seriously, don't stand in one place when taking photos. Perspective also changes in respect to where you are. Don't stand in one place.
1696782
This lens is suited for micro-shooting (like tiny objects). Probably not best for your purposes.
2193887
The focus is slower but I expect that with a larger lens. Once it's focused initially though, I think it performs well.
479622
About six inches. Probably a little less. One of the huge benefits of this wonderful little lens!
356779
If you don't want to change lenses throughout the zoom range, then it may be worth it. You will have more distortion at the extremes with the 108mm too.
886770
Hello, the 10x digital zoom is the same in all POV modes. Check out my youtube vid for an idea of what a 10x zoom is like. The object is around 15 yards away just for reference. Cheershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33YENYtaxZI
1191565
According to the Nikon press release for the camera, "a 30x optical zoom NIKKOR lens covering the wide-angle 22.5 mm to super-telephoto 675 mm range of focal lengths (equivalent in 35mm [135] format)." Slow to focus if you're trying to zoom in on something close, but phenomenal when there's a bit of distance between the camera and the subject.
296612
A prime lens will always have optimized optics for the focal length it is (because there is only one). A zoom will have to have compromises, even if minor, due to moving parts/optics/etc. I own a tokina zoom that is quite good, but second-tier lens makers can also have quality concerns compared to the major manufacturers. If you can actually resolve the optical issues (if any) is another issue. It's easy to find fault of a lens with a picture blown up to 100%+ on a big computer screen. Much tougher at practical sizes and print. So don't sweat it. That saiid, this is a marvelous lens with great optics and low-light capability in a reasonably compact size. Highly recommended.
745839
This according to Nikon: NIKKOR lens with 30x optical zoom; 4.0-120.0 mm (35mm [135] format equivalent: 22.5-675 mm); f/3.0-5.8
264234
It's a 50 mm fixed lens. I am able to get fairly close to subject and focus, but not macro
2038886
The device has only 1 lens. It may be 60x, but it does not have variable magnification, only variable distance (focus).
1480054
No, optical zoom range is not so bad - especially when you compare it with the average 4/3 camera with zoom lens that is 3.5-5.6 and has a kit lens of 14-42mm. I think what is truly a problem is the fact that even sitting across the table from someone, you cannot even take a real picture of him/ her because of the camera's problem with - even relative - closeness.
2217648
IS will not matter at this focal distance. Only start worrying about IS (or VR as Nikon refers to the technology) past about 70mm
947678
I'd like to know the same kind of thing: how close/far away does this or a more appropriate model have to be to fill as small as 12x18" up to a maximum 18"x27" area from a 6000px X 9000px digital image? I'd like to keep the zoom/macro to optimum sharpness setting. TIA, GEB
457458
my unit is a 20x100x70 with a 20x zoom capability. I am well pleased with the clarity of the objects that the optics provide. It is a matter of opinion regarding the amount of area you want to focus. The only thing I suggest is a hefty tripod to hold it steady for any long periods of time. Do not get a camera tripod for it is not stable enough with this type of unit.
350251
One more thing, unless you have excellent light collection, I'd be careful. Both of these lenses absorb some light, and at maximum magnification the image may be too dark.
273017
I ordered a zoom lens. It was not expensive and I could see good use with the lens. I already had a mic from a long time ago so I can 't recommend a mic.