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With the start of CP+ 2016 just one day away, Panasonic is introducing the Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power O.I.S. to its family of Micro Four Thirds lenses. Featuring a splash and dustproof design, the lens is compatible with Panasonic’s Dual IS feature, currently available on the Lumix DMC-GX8. Its construction includes 11 elements in 9 groups, seven aperture blades and a high-speed stepping motor.
The Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH will be available in May for $ 499.99.
Press release:
New LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. Lens
New Micro Four Thirds Versatile Standard Zoom Lens
Newark, NJ (February 24, 2016) – Panasonic is introducing a new zoom interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24-120 mm) for the LUMIX G line of Micro Four Thirds System cameras. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm (35mm camera equivalent) that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits.
For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you’ll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.
**When mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required.
Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance.
It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.
The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. will be available in May at www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners in metallic black for $ 499.99.
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS specifications
| Principal specifications |
| Lens type |
Zoom lens |
| Max Format size |
FourThirds |
| Focal length |
12–60 mm |
| Image stabilisation |
Yes |
| Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Aperture |
| Maximum aperture |
F3.5 – F5.6 |
| Minimum aperture |
F22.0 |
| Aperture ring |
No |
| Number of diaphragm blades |
7 |
| Aperture notes |
Circular aperture |
| Optics |
| Elements |
11 |
| Groups |
9 |
| Special elements / coatings |
3 aspherical + 1 ED elements |
| Focus |
| Minimum focus |
0.20 m (7.87″) |
| Maximum magnification |
0.27× |
| Autofocus |
Yes |
| Motor type |
Stepper motor |
| Full time manual |
No |
| Focus method |
Internal |
| Distance scale |
No |
| DoF scale |
No |
| Physical |
| Weight |
210 g (0.46 lb) |
| Diameter |
66 mm (2.6″) |
| Length |
71 mm (2.8″) |
| Sealing |
Yes |
| Zoom method |
Rotary (extending) |
| Power zoom |
No |
| Zoom lock |
No |
| Filter thread |
58.0 mm |
| Hood supplied |
Yes |
| Tripod collar |
No |
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