Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power O.I.S.
This is a zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 12-60 mm (24-120 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.0. Released in 2017, it weighs 320 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits landscape and architecture photography.
It is a standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, providing a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range. Its variable maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.0 offers flexibility in various lighting conditions. The advanced optical design, including aspherical and extra-low dispersion (ED) elements, ensures sharp, high-quality images with minimal aberrations. The Power Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) compensates for camera shake, delivering sharper handheld shots. Its robust, weather-sealed construction makes it suitable for use in challenging environmental conditions.
- f/2.8-4.0
- Aperture
- 12–60mm
- Focal
- 320 g
- Weight
- Jun 2017
- Released
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Specification
- Lens type
- Standard zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Focal length
- 12-60 mm (24-120 mm equivalent)
- Image stabilization
- Yes (Power O.I.S.)
- Lens mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8-4.0
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (rounded)
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 12 groups (includes 4 aspherical lenses and 2 ED lenses)
- Minimum focusing distance
- 0.20 m (7.87 in)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.30x
- Filter size
- 62 mm
- Dimensions
- 68.4 mm (diameter) x 86 mm (length)
- Weight
- 320 g (11.29 oz)
- Weather sealing
- Yes (splash, dust, and freeze-resistant)
- Usage
- general, travel
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 3.7% of the frame width
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