Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
The f/1.7 aperture and POWER O.I.S. stabilization enable sharp, low-light portraits at a 42.5mm focal length (85mm equivalent), all in a featherlight 130g build. The included accessory bundle—with a UV filter, flex shade, and lens wrap—adds immediate protection and versatility rare among compact primes. This lens suits Micro Four Thirds street and portrait photographers who need a discreet, stabilized prime with smooth bokeh for candid people shots.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong aperture (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong bokeh (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong build (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average macro (31th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 |
| Focal Length Max | 42 |
| Elements | 10 |
| Groups | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 37 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 310 |
| Max Magnification | 0.20x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 42mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 13mm | 18-135mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 415 | 515 |
| AF Type | stepping motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | Wide-Angle | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | 86.9 | 91.7 | 91.7 | 30.6 | 44.5 | 94.1 | 34.2 | 88 | 81.3 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.5 | 84.3 | 59 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.9 | 99.6 | 78 | 99.1 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 74.9 | 96.6 | 87.7 | 74.6 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.3 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.9 | 77.8 | 51.6 | 81.3 | 97 | 71.2 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.3 |
| Viltrox 13mm F1.4 f/1.4 E STM Auto Focus Ultra Wide Angle Compare | 86.9 | 96.6 | 42.1 | 89.4 | 82.6 | 96.4 | 34.2 | 74 | 81.3 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.9 | 74.9 | 47.3 | 33.2 | 80.1 | 76.9 | 96 | 78 | 92.6 |
Usage Scores
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