Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced February 2015
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Telephoto
Typically $398–$460 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$447.99
at Dodd Camera3% above its 30-day average
- Launch RRP
- $399.99Best new is 12% over
- Focal length: 42.5mm, 85mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/1.7
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 130 g
- Weather sealing: No
- Max magnification: 0.20×, Focuses to 0.31 m
Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. overview
The Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. is a 42.5mm f/1.7 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in February 2015. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits, low light and travel. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust.
New, it sells for $447.99 to $449.99 at the 4 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $398 to $460 new. It launched at $399.99.
Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 and OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro.
Where to buy the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in United States
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +12%
$447.99
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +13%
$449.99
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$499.99Precision Camera
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Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +13%
$449.99
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Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +13%
$449.99
10% off
$499.99Focus Camera
NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +25%
$497.99
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Things to know
- 42.5mm prime, f/1.7; 85mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); optical stabilisation.
- 130 g; 55 × 50 mm; 37mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.31 m, up to 0.20× magnification.
- Not weather sealed.
- No used body-only listings at the stores we track in United States today: check eBay and the Used filter.
Good for
- Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.7)
- Low light (f/1.7)
- Travel (130 g)
Not the best for
- Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
From the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Australia: about 10% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $447.99 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| AustraliaCheapest | A$585≈ $402 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
We've seen used Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. prices on 3 days so far. A "should be worth" value appears after a week of used prices.
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $189 | $189 | $189 | 2 |
| Oct 2026 | $189 | $189 | $189 | 1 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Discussions & forums
What owners say about the Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. elsewhere, and here.
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Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH. Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 42.5mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 85mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 10 / 8
- Aperture blades
- 7
- Closest focus
- 0.31 m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- No
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 130 g
- Diameter × length
- 55 × 50 mm
- Filter thread
- 37 mm
Cameras it fits
All 37 →
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