Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS lens is a versatile option for photographers who seek high-quality optics combined with exceptional performance in a compact design. This lens, distinguished by its Leica branding, delivers remarkable image quality through its advanced optical construction and innovative coating technologies, which help to minimise flare and improve contrast.
With a focal length range of 12-60mm, this lens is ideal for a wide variety of shooting scenarios, from stunning landscapes to intimate portraits. The constant aperture of f2.8-4.0 provides a good balance between depth of field control and low-light capability, making it reliable for both day and evening photography. Coupled with the Power OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), it ensures smooth and steady shots, helping to reduce blurriness from camera shake, particularly at longer focal lengths.
Designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit lens exhibits rapid and precise autofocus, allowing you to capture fast-moving subjects with ease. Its weather-sealed construction makes it a commendable choice for outdoor shooting, providing the durability needed to withstand various environmental conditions.
In addition to its functional benefits, this lens is built with a sleek aesthetic, complementing both Panasonic and Olympus camera bodies beautifully. The lens group features aspherical elements that help to eliminate distortion and enhance overall image sharpness, ensuring your photographs have clarity and richness in detail.
For photographers looking for a reliable and high-performance lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS provides an excellent balance of quality, flexibility, and durability, making it an invaluable addition to any photography kit.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
Size: 86 x 68 mm
Weight: 320g
Aperture: f2.8 - f22
Filter: 62 mm
Mfd: 20 cm
Price: €765 / €450 Used
(Panasonic have just taken this lens out of production)
Test Images taken with the Panasonic 12-60 f2.8-4.0 Lens
Camera used was the OM System OM-5
Test images taken with the Panasonic Lumix 12-60 f2.8-4
Cameras used for all of the images below was the (in my opinion highly underrated) GX8.
Images made using the Panasonic 12-60 f2.8-4 Lens.
Several Panasonic and Olympus cameras were used to make these images.
What a fantastic lens this is. I am shocked that Panasonic have taken it out of production. The maximum apertures on the lens is quite bright at f2.8 - 4 which really helps in darker conditions, the focal length is simply superb and starts at 12mm (24mm equiv. in 35mm terms). A lot of Olympus lenses start at 14mm (28mm equiv. in 35mm terms) and I prefer my lenses to start a little wider than that; 24mm is ideal in my opinion. If you haven't got this lens you need to get it now because the longer you wait, the more expensive this lens will get as more users realise the quality of the images this lens produces.