Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH. (II) Lens for MFT (Micro Four Thirds), Black {46}

Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 II: The Micro Four Thirds pancake that disappears in your bag.

At 21mm long and 55g, this prime sits on a Micro Four Thirds body without adding meaningful bulk, yet delivers a 28mm-equivalent field of view that works for street, travel, and environmental portraiture alike. The f/2.5 maximum aperture gives you genuine low-light capability in a body this small, and the 7-blade circular diaphragm keeps out-of-focus areas clean across the aperture range. Six elements in five groups, including three aspherical elements, handle the geometric demands of a wide-angle design while keeping the optical formula compact.

Autofocus runs via an internal micromotor, so the 46mm filter thread stays fixed during focusing, useful when you're running a polarizer or ND. Full-time manual focus override means you can grab the ring mid-AF without switching modes. Minimum focus distance sits at 0.18m, which gets you reasonably close for detail shots even if this isn't a dedicated macro tool. For a lens released a decade ago, the optical design has proven itself across a wide range of Micro Four Thirds bodies, and at this size-to-focal-length ratio, nothing in the system beats it for day-to-day carry.

Who It's For

Travel photographers who want one lens in a jacket pocket will find the 21mm length and 55g weight hard to argue with, especially paired with a compact MFT body. Street shooters benefit from the 28mm-equivalent perspective and f/2.5 aperture, giving enough reach to frame candidly without drawing attention. Documentary photographers working in tight interiors get a wide, usable angle of view with enough light-gathering for available-light situations. The fixed non-rotating filter thread also makes it practical for landscape shooters who run polarizing filters and don't want to realign them after every focus adjustment.

Key Features

• 28mm equivalent field of view on Micro Four Thirds mount
• f/2.5 maximum aperture with 7-blade circular diaphragm
• Six elements in five groups with three aspherical elements
• Internal micromotor autofocus with fixed 46mm filter thread
• Full-time manual focus override and 0.18m minimum focus distance
• 21mm length and 55g weight for true pancake portability

FAQ

What field of view does the 14mm give on Micro Four Thirds?

28mm equivalent. That's standard wide-angle territory for street and travel work, but without the extreme distortion of a true ultra-wide.

Can you use filters while focusing?

Yes. The 46mm filter thread doesn't rotate during autofocus, so a polarizer or ND stays put while you're adjusting focus.

How close can you focus with this lens?

0.18m (about 7 inches). That's close enough for environmental details and tighter framing, though it's not a macro lens.

Does it have image stabilization?

No. On a lightweight body like an OM System or GH5, you'll rely on fast shutter speeds or a tripod in low light.

What's the autofocus like?

Internal micromotor with full-time manual override. You can grab the focus ring mid-AF without flipping a switch. It's quiet and unobtrusive.

How compact is it really?

21mm long and 55g. It's a true pancake that won't noticeably bulk up a compact Micro Four Thirds body for day-to-day carry.

Does the 7-blade diaphragm matter at f/2.5?

The circular design keeps bokeh clean across the aperture range. At f/2.5 you get genuine usable shallow depth of field for a lens this wide.