Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

Versatile professional zoom for Micro Four Thirds

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80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 17
Performance 17
Durability 16
Price 13
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model H-ES12060

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 12 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED lenses
APERTURE f/2.8-4 variable aperture with 9-blade circular diaphragm
STABILIZATION POWER O.I.S. compatible with Dual I.S. 2
FOCUS Internal focusing system with 240fps AF drive
CONSTRUCTION Dust, splash, and freezeproof weather-sealed design
MAGNIFICATION 0.3x maximum magnification (0.6x 35mm equivalent)
FILTER 62mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Micro Four Thirds mount system
COATING Nano Surface Coating to minimize ghosting and flare
SIZE Compact and lightweight design for travel
MIN FOCUS 0.2m (0.66ft) minimum focusing distance
MOUNT Metal mount for increased durability
ZOOM 12-60mm focal length (24-120mm 35mm equivalent)

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✓ Present
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 12-60mm (24-120mm equiv)
Aperture f/2.8-4 to f/22
Lens Construction 14 elements in 12 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.3x
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Filter Size 62mm
Stabilization POWER O.I.S.
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 320g
Dimensions 68.4 x 86 mm