Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit takes kit zoom lenses to the next level. This full format Panasonic lens for Lumix digital cameras fits all standard four-thirds lens mounts. Zoom and focus controls on this 14-50 mm f/3.8-5.6 lens are rubberized for feel. This also improves the grip, so that users won't have a hard time using their camera fitted with this lens. The Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit has seven rounded aperture blades, with a minimum focus distance of 11.4-inches, and maximum magnification is 0.42 at full zoom. Multi-coated lens reduces ghosting and flare on each shot. This Panasonic lens for Lumix digital cameras weighs 15.4 oz. and has a 67 mm non-rotating filter. A petal-shaped hood snaps on this 14-50 mm f/3.8-5.6 lens. This lens comes with image stabilizer, 2 aspherical and 2 ED elements that make shots sharp and clear from one edge to the other, even in macro photos. This interchangeable Panasonic Leica D Vario-Elmarit lens is standard zoom and designed to shoot clear, sharp photos in a variety of settings, including low light and macro photography.