Name: Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 307
Rating: 3.6 (5 reviews)

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS

4.0

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Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

remarkable properties and is incredibly versatile
the lens was very much better and at the widest end the central sharpness was outstanding
Sturdy tripod

lenses is bit expensive right now
weather sealing would only make sense on a weather sealed body
does look poor

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 11
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: 12, 60 mm
Image stabilisation: yes
Lens type: Normal, Telephoto

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS - Pros & Cons

remarkable properties and is incredibly versatile
the lens was very much better and at the widest end the central sharpness was outstanding
Sturdy tripod
very careful alignment
good quality
compact and light lens perfect
quick
accurate
silent and thus very discreet
Zooming and focusing works smoothly
Distortion is very low and resistance to chromatic aberration is excellent
fast enough for 4K video recording where precise focusing is required
the barrel is very simple
Image quality is very good
remarkable resistant to ghosting and flare
smoother
tonally similar backgrounds
Excellent focal range Considering its price point
Excellent close-focus capability and performance
more compact dimensions and an extremely attractive price tag
It delivers strong build and image quality
Pro series and feature top quality optics and build
compact and inexpensive kit lens
fast and quiet AF
image quality is impressive considering the generous zoom range
Center-sharpness is very good
quick and quiet autofocus system
Optical image stabilization improves sharpness in practical terms

lenses is bit expensive right now
weather sealing would only make sense on a weather sealed body
does look poor
lacks that lens s macro function and power zoom
no distance scale and no focus limiter
corners lag behind a bit
light weight reflects the predominantly plastic exterior
diffraction blurring becomes excessive
s quite an expensive way of getting slightly extended range
The bokeh can be quite nervous
only one displayed visible purple fringing
the barrel of the lens is rather sparsely populated
noticeable corner darkening at the widest aperture settings at
out-of-focus areas were often choppy and outlining
only the centre is even reasonably sharp
and the sides are poor
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the brightness is not as high
uncorrected RAW files showed little vignetting
zoom lens does not have a fixed length
There are no buttons on the lens
of pixels on the sensor is not always the same as resolution
Edge are noticeably soft
have a macro designation
distortion and dimmed corners at 12mm
Edge-sharpness is comparatively disappointing

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS - Full Specifications

Lens type	Normal Telephoto
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	3.5-5.6
Aperture min	22
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	7
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	11
Groups	9
Special elements / coatings	3 Aspherical elements 1 ED element
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Turn

Weight	7.41 oz
Diameter	2.6 in
Length	2.8 in
Filter size	2.28 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	12 - 60
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	24 - 120
Maximum magnification	0.27 x
Image stabilisation	yes

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	STP
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.20
Distance scale	no
Depth of field (DoF) scale	no

Colour of product	Black
Body materials	Metal
Zoom lock	no
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.2

Based on 6 reviews

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Review | Photography Blog

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Published: 13.05.2016

Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a new standard zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 24-120mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 12-60mm lens boasts fast and quiet auto-focusing, weather sealing and an appealing price-tag. Read our in-depth Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. review, complete with sample images, to find out if it's a must-have lens for Micro Four Thirds photographers...