Panasonic has announced the new Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S lens. The US price for this lens is $499, now available for pre-order at B&H Photo Video, Adorama.
Product Highlights
- Micro Four Thirds System Lens
- 24-120mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/3.5 to f/5.6
- One Extra-Low Dispersion Element
- Three Aspherical Elements
- POWER O.I.S., Dual I.S. Compatible
- Splash- and Dust-Proof Construction
- Rounded Seven-Blade Diaphragm
| 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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