Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS

Spanning a useful wide-angle to short telephoto range, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens from Panasonic is a 24-120mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Designed in collaboration with Leica, this versatile lens utilizes four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements to deliver well-corrected, sharp image quality that is void of color fringing and distortions. The lens also makes use of a linear motor for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus performance, and the POWER Optical Image Stabilizer system helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Additionally, the durable metal body of the lens renders it splash, dust, and freezeproof to suit its use in trying environmental conditions.

• Standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, this lens provides a 24-120mm equivalent focal length range.

• Four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements contribute to minimizing chromatic and spherical aberrations and various distortions in order to produce a high degree of clarity, sharpness, and color accuracy.

• Linear autofocus motor delivers fast AF performance that is also precise, smooth, and near-silent to benefit both stills and video applications.

• POWER Optical Image Stabilizer minimizes the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting, and also supports the Dual I.S. function for increased stabilization performance.

• Splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in inclement weather conditions.

• Rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

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Specifications

Primary specifications
Lens type	Zoom lens
Max Format size	FourThirds
Focal length	12–60 mm
Image stabilization	Yes
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Aperture
Maximum aperture	F2.8–4
Minimum aperture	F22
Aperture ring	No
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture notes	Micro-step drive system in aperture control section
Optics
Elements	14
Groups	12
Special elements / coatings	Nano Surface Coating, 4 ASPH elements, 2 ED elements
Focus
Minimum focus	0.20 m (7.87″)
Maximum magnification	0.3×
Autofocus	Yes
Motor type	Linear Motor
Full time manual	Yes
Focus method	Internal
Distance scale	No
DoF scale	No
Physical
Weight	320 g (0.71 lb)
Diameter	68 mm (2.68″)
Length	86 mm (3.39″)
Sealing	Yes
Colour	Black
Zoom method	Rotary (extending)
Power zoom	No
Filter thread	62 mm
Hood supplied	Yes
Tripod collar	No
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