is this a power zoom (electrically operated) lens?
626342
No power zoom on this lens. Only the 4/3 system "X" lens are powered. Hope this helps you.
626343
The Lumix lenses (including this one) that are called "Mega OIS" are manual zoom. The ones that are called "Power OIS", including the very disappointing H-PS14042, are power lenses
626344
No, it is a manually operated lens. But it is a great one. I have had many lenses, by many manufacturers over the years and this is the best one I have ever used. I highly recommend it.
2276691
Don't know -- but I do know it does not stay sharply focused at higher zoom levels after about 1 year of regular use. Never dropped the lens or treated it rough. Just noticed the sharpness disappear after a while. Very disappointed in this lens!
83316
It has no zoom. It has a fixed-power focusable lens... not 'zoom'. Just because you can twist the lens doesn't mean it's a 'zoom lens'. But then, you probably don't know what a zoom lens is. As timemachine said, it replaces the eyepiece with a fixed-power 'simple' camera. He obviously has no idea what an "objective lens" is.Done. Caveat Emptor
647483
This lens is manual. the aperture is controlled by the ring that is in the lens and not the camera.
148966
Hi Shaun! The lens has no electric functions so it can't talk to the camera like more advanced/expensive/modern lenses do. If you can continue shooting you're good to go, you'll just have to adjust your iris and focus manually, as opposed to those functions being camera controlled. Most cameras should just let you say "okay" and keep shooting though. Have fun! The lens has a really unique and beautiful flare, so make sure you check that out. Cheers, Colin.
104027
No it is not a zoom lens. It's a fixed length prime lens. The 42.5mm micro four thirds lens is the equivalent of an 85mm lens in the 35mm system.
371994
No. This is not a zoom lens. This is a prime lens with only one focal lenght. No zoom!
1433609
No. It's a static lens. Think of it like a large body point and shoot, with a really big zoom.
657663
Yes, they are screw in lenses and filters; no adapter needed. And yes, the zoom can still be used.
1571024
no electrical connection to camera. Most lenses become manual focus, not familiar with the specific lenses you mention. If they power and function without any input from camera, then maybe. The Fotodiox is a simple mechanical mount.
1672899
Battery grip, no, zoom lens, yes. Probably only an inch available to accommodate the battery grip
570726
No; it's a very small "pancake" lens that's got a fixed optical length; no zooming required. Always ready to go. Nothing moves on the lens exterior when it's operating or waking up.
165666
because the lens is a medium telephoto, no, and there is no zoom in or out feature I can find. extension cords are available to place the camera farther away.
787705
Yes it has digital zoom, in other words the lens does not move and is less susceptible to damage.
1324172
No, it's manual zoom and manually collapsible. Very small and lightweight. Also very sharp in the 14-30mm range. I don't use it for anything longer than that. Similarly, the 40-150mm lens for around $150 new is very sharp only in the 40-100mm range.
520677
It is manual focus. You can beat the price. The quality is good and it is a super-big zoom lens.
703791
100% the zoom is always powered and very fast, no matter which lens you choose. The manual lens handling is way better than the powered version, but it doubles the size of the system. If you like full control over what you are doing stay away from the powered lens... it's awkward...