Panasonic LUMIX G 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH (H-H025) Manual and Review Video

Introduction

Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

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Information for Your Safety

Keep the unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, highvoltage lines etc.).

The lens can be used with a digital camera compatible with the lens mount standard for the "Micro Four Thirds System".

Precautions

Lens Care

About Condensation (Fogging of the Lens)

• Condensation occurs when there are differences in temperature and humidity as described below. Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise caution in the following situations:

Supplied Accessories

[Inspection to be performed when you unpack the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check that the main unit and the supplied accessories are there and also check their external appearance and functions to verify that they have not sustained any damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of September 2015. These may be subject to change.

1. Lens Hood
2. Decoration ring
   1. Silver
      (The lens cap, lens rear cap, and decoration ring are attached to the lens at the time of purchase.)

Names and Functions of Components

Note

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

• Check that the camera is turned off.
• Remove the lens rear cap from the lens. (See illustration )

Attaching the Lens (See illustration )
Align the lens fitting marks on the camera body and the lens and then rotate the lens in the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button when you attach a lens.

Detaching the Lens (See illustration )
While pressing on the lens release button , rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops and then remove.

• When rotating the lens, hold , the portion near the base of the lens.

Attaching the Lens Hood (Supplied Accessory) (See illustration )

1. Rotate the decoration ring in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
2. Align the mark () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
3. Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and then align the mark () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.

Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood (See illustration )

1. Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow and then remove.
2. Align the mark () on the lens hood with the mark on the tip of the lens.
3. Rotate the lens hood in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place.

Note

Attaching the decoration ring (See illustration )

1. Align the mark () on the decoration ring with the mark on the tip of the lens.
2. Rotate the decoration ring in the direction of the arrow until it clicks and then align the mark () on the decoration ring with the mark on the tip of the lens.

Attaching Filters

Cautions for Use

Take care not to drop or knock the lens. Also take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.

When using pesticides and other volatile substances around the camera make sure that they do not get onto the lens.

Do not point the lens at the sun or other strong light sources.

Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to the camera body.

• Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in any of the following locations since doing so may cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.

Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or exterior cabinet.

Troubleshooting

A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off.
A sound is heard from the lens when taking a picture of a bright subject such as when outdoors.

Specifications

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA "LUMIX G 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH."

Focal length

f=25 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent: 50 mm)

Aperture type

7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm

Maximum aperture

F1.7

Minimum aperture value

F22

Lens construction

8 elements in 7 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 1 UHR Lens)

In focus distance

0.25 m (0.82 feet) to [from the focus distance reference line]

Maximum image magnification

0.14k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.28k)

Optical image stabiliser

Not available

Mount

"Micro Four Thirds Mount"

Angle of view

47x

Filter diameter

46 mm

Max. diameter

Approx. 60.8 mm (2.39 inch)

Overall length

Approx. 52 mm (2.05 inch) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)

Mass

Approx. 125 g (0.28 lb)