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Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO Lens 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6
Panasonic’s New LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm/F3.5-5.6 POWER O.I.S. – A Versatile Lens That’s Ready for any Shooting Condition. Panasonic’s new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm lens (35mm camera equivalent – 24-120mm) is a versatile lens offering high performance and durability. It is built to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, and provides a maximum aperture opening of F3.5 at the wide angle and F5.6 at the tele end, as well as Panasonic’s POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser).
Built to excel in a range of environments, this is the perfect lens to deal with any unexpected shooting opportunities while out with your camera. Combined with its compact size, this makes the new LUMIX G VARIO lens a great option for everyday use, whether at home or on your travels.
Comprising of 11 elements in nine groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED lens element (Extra-low Dispersion) to avoid distortion and assure stunning picture quality. The multi-coated lens elements also minimise ghosts and flare, enhancing shooting performance and maximising results ─ even in bright sunlight.
The aperture consists of seven blades forming a round opening, which produces a beautiful bokeh effect in the out-of-focus-area.
To offer optimal performance of autofocus in fast shooting and 4K-modes, the lens incorporates an inner focus drive system and stepping motor, delivering a focussing speed of up to 240 frames per second (fps). This ensures smooth, silent operation with the LUMIX G’s high speed, high precision contrast AF.
The versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm (35mm camera equivalent) covers a variety of shooting situations such as travel landscapes or intricate portraits. It also features a 0.54x magnification capability for crystal clear macro close-up shots (compared to full frame).
The integrated POWER O.I.S. effectively compensates for any hand-shake movements, making it easier to take photos in low-lit environments. The lens also works with a Dual I.S. system when mounted on a compatible Panasonic LUMIX G camera, such as the GX8.
Splash and dust-proof, the new LUMIX G interchangeable lens enables the active photographer to go out shooting even in poor weather conditions or challenging environments. To match the strong build quality of LUMIX G cameras, the new zoom lens includes a highly durable metal mount.
The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is equivalent to 24-120 mm in the 35mm format. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits. With Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required.
It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.
Specifications
Focal length | 12–60 mm |
Image stabilisation | Yes |
Maximum aperture | F3.5 - F5.6 |
Minimum aperture | F22.0 |
Number of diaphragm blades | 7 |
Elements | 11 |
Groups | 9 |
Special elements / coatings | 3 aspherical + 1 ED elements |
Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) |
Maximum magnification | 0.27× |
Focus method | Internal |
Weight | 210 g |
Diameter | 66 mm |
Length | 71 mm |
Filter thread | 58.0 mm |
Hood supplied | Yes |
The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is equivalent to 24-120 mm in the 35mm format. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits. With Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera's high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required.
It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.
Lens mount | micro 4/3 (MFT) |
Lens Format Coverage | Four Thirds |
Lens Design | Zoom Lenses |
Lens focus length, mm | 12-60 |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Lens type | wideangle |
Filter size | 58mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 to 5.6 |