Used Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Power O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount, Black

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2024-04-03T01:59:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Dukes thoughts ?? a must

Does not disappoint ?? this was worth the buck and I got the kit I recommend all that take close ups and want stable content a must in the arsenal ??

AHMAD D.

2021-10-08T08:24:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Solid Entry Level Zoom

The biggest hang up is the f stop really isn't great. But it's less than $1000 and has stabilization. Definitely worth the money and a great entry level zoom.

KYLE S.

2020-11-24T19:21:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Lens for Micro 4/3

I bought used len in excellent condition. love it.

NARONGRAT S.

2019-12-26T13:44:58

Rated 4 out of 5

Good handy lens

It's fine by me. Nice and smooth zoom and does exactly what I need it to. This is my basic lens to get me through a good hike. Gives me the wide I need with the zoom when wanted - no fuss. I bought the kit with filters and am happy I did.

Rita K.

2019-11-30T04:57:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Leica Quality!!!!

I use this lens with my GH5 as my go-to. Possibly the best quality lens I have ever used (in terms of image quality and build quality) the f2.8 is only at 12mm, so definitely keep this in mind when shooting at night.

Michael H.

2019-05-06T19:13:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great quality and focal range.

Great build quality. Focal range is perfect for street photography/videography.

THOMAS H.

2019-03-18T18:57:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Great for photo but not good for video

Aperture changes with zoom

RADO S.

2018-12-07T12:11:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent results, a good addition to my Panasonic G camarta.

I replaced a 12-35 f2.8 lens with this 12-60 f2.8-4.0 lens obtaining comparable picture quality. I like the additional zoom without adding much bulk.This product is highly recommended.Elmar

ELMAR H.

2018-07-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp and versatile

I love the sharpness of all the Leica lenses!!!! The versatility of this one makes me carry it with me always. From snapshots around the house, to a portrait session outside, to gorgeous scenery, this lens has helped me get some great moments captured beautifully. I'll probably die before I learn all the things this camera can do.

Planet

2018-04-19T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

The best lens of it's kind

Fast, Sharp, compact and produces accurate colors. A professional lens and a great price.

Matt S.

2018-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Phenomenal cross over low light lens!

I was needing a lens that I can shoot with both indoors for events and outdoors for landscapes. This lens works perfectly for both on my G9! It also performs very well for video recording. I credit the sharp optics and the image stabilizers for the high performance values.

BM

2018-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I already have one of these, I don't need two

Billed as the high end still photographer's camera in micro 4/3, I am impressed with the focus speed, I personally have never had a camera so fast. This camera size combined with long lens would make for an enjoyable light weight Birder's camera set up, Panasonic makes the 200-400mm offering a whopping 16x magnification, yet your light weight, hand held and dual image stabilization. I am still learning some of the features but I would like some changes as a still landscape shooter. When in manual mode you want two things. You want to see presentation of scene brightness live in the viewfinder and and you want the hystogram to display the effective scene range as the settings are selected. Panasonic did not make reasonable. For every single shot, your finger to press a button on the front of the camera, not once, but even twice to get the camera to display visually what your current settings will result in your picture. Amazingly off the mark. Then they clutter up the display with shutter speed and aperture rows blocking you view with red bands suggesting that your going to be too far over exposed or underexposed with some shooting combinations. Okay, that's just silly, people that are shooting manual settings are doing so for creative control outside of the automation and light meter suggestions, so we don't see the effects of the setting selections and we can't view our subject with all the space used up by this design concept. Again the work around to to press a button twice in a row first, for every single manual exposure shot you are going to take. That's lame. Now one fearture that is useful for me is HDR in camera processing (only on jpeg). I have to shot some home interiors for a friend, and I will need to do a panorama stitch to capture more of the room. The In camera HDR feature means for each shot I can get a little better dynamic range as of Outside details also. The HDR feature for G9 is only 3 shots and not 5 shots, that should change.

RandyS

2017-07-08T09:46:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Satisfying Lens

I recently downsized from a Canon 5D Mk III to m4/3, but wanted to use as close to pro lenses as I could. Interestingly, this lens is about as sharp as the standard kit 12-60mm lens, but feels more solid and substantial. I was really more interested in the wider aperture, though for all practical purposes it may as well be a constant f4, since it's only a f2.8 around 24mm. This is a great walk-around lens when you want to travel light. I'm not entirely sure it is worth twice price of the standard 12-60, though, but the speed, sharpness and solid feel do warrant a premium (and then there's the Leica name...).

C M.

2017-06-28T11:30:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Sharp Images

This lens is perfect for my needs. I wanted a sharp lens that had a wide range and this does it. Typical Lumix Leica quality and feel does not disappoint.

Mr A.

2017-04-13T08:50:08

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Travel Lens

Wonderful lens - very sharp. I do a lot of travel photography and this will be a wonderful addition and will decrease the number of lens that I have to carry. I appreciate the whole Panasonic Lumix mirrorless system for its quality and light weight. Working with Leica has also increased the quality of the lenses.

DOROTHY D.

2017-03-24T12:19:49

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressive linear autofocus speed

Lens has above average build quality and balance. Zooming back and forth is very smooth and predictable. I can get a decent degree of subject isolation zoomed in. This helped by the sharpness and good bokeh of this lens. I have been shooting M43's for over 5 years. And have own Panasonic bodies in the past. The autofocus of lens can be a problem on non-native bodies. Tried the $ Panasonic version of this lens and it hunted way to much in certain lighting situations. Not the case with this lens. Panasonic linear autofocus so far keeps pace with Olympus MSC on Olympus bodies. This lens is totally usable on OMD EM 1 mark ii. Minus hybrid stabilization. Shooting action of my dog on overcast late day in a light snow storm with this lens was impressive. I also have Olympus 12-40 f2.8. I leaning on keeping both for different reasons.

Michael C.

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Panasonic 12-60mm Leica Specifications

General

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  • Brand

    Panasonic

  • Lens Series

    None

  • Color

    Black

  • Lens Type

    Wide Angle Zoom

  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Format Compatibility

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Closest Focus Distance

    7.87" / 20 cm

  • Focal Length

    12-60mm

  • Angle Of View

    84 - 20

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    24-120mm

  • Maximum Aperture

    f/2.8-4

  • Minimum Aperture

    f/22

  • Maximum Magnification

    0.3x

  • Filter Size

    62mm

Construction

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  • Lens Elements / Groups

    14 Elements / 12 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    9, Rounded

  • Dimensions Diameter x Length

    2.69 x 3.39" (68.4 x 86 mm)

  • Weight

    11.29 oz / 320 g

Features

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  • Image Stabilization

    OIS

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About Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Power O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount, Black

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Travel Lens

By DOROTHY D.

Wonderful lens - very sharp. I do a lot of travel photography and this will be a wonderful addition and will decrease the number of lens that I have to carry. I appreciate the whole Panasonic Lumix mirrorless system for its quality and light weight. Working with Leica has also increased the quality of the lenses.

Sharp and versatile

By Planet

I love the sharpness of all the Leica lenses!!!! The versatility of this one makes me carry it with me always. From snapshots around the house, to a portrait session outside, to gorgeous scenery, this lens has helped me get some great moments captured beautifully. I'll probably die before I learn all the things this camera can do.

Explore the world of photography with the Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds, Black. This high-quality lens, a product of Panasonic's partnership with legendary optics company Leica, offers a no-compromise approach to optical performance, making it an ideal choice for both professional photographers and modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts.

Experience the versatility of this lens' 12-60mm standard zoom range, equivalent to 24-120mm in 35mm camera terms. Whether you're capturing breathtaking landscapes or beautiful mid-telephoto portraits, this lens ensures stunning resolution and sharpness from corner to corner.

The Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit lens is designed for durability and reliability, even in challenging weather conditions. Its splash, dust, and freezeproof design makes it a dependable companion for outdoor shoots, capable of withstanding heavy field use.

Incorporating Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization, this lens offers unprecedented handheld stability, reducing camera shake and vibrations for blur-free, sharp images. This feature eliminates the need for a tripod, making it easier for you to capture true-to-life scenes spontaneously.

The lens also features a Nano Surface Coating to minimize unwanted ghosting and flaring, ensuring crystal-clear pictures even when photographing a light source in the dark. Its silent design and smooth aperture changes make it ideal for video recording, providing excellent 4K video performance with precise focusing.

Constructed with Aspherical (ASPH) and Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) lenses, this lens effectively prevents spherical and distortion aberration, rendering sharp, high-contrast images with clear colors from corner to corner. It's compatible with a range of Lumix cameras, including the DC-GH5, DC-GX850, DC-G85, DC-G85K, DC-GX85, DC-GX8, DC-G7, DC-GF7K, DC-GM5K, and DC-GH4.

Switch from bulky DSLRs to the compact and lighter Micro Four Thirds system with the Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Lens for a professional-grade photography experience.

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F/2.8-4.0 Aspherical Power O.I.S. Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount, Black Features

  • Professional high-quality LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT optics with Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating. (4 ASPH / 2 ED)
  • 5X Optical 24-120mm F2.8-4.0 (62mm Filter Tread)
  • Durability metal body for various weather conditions (Splashproof / Dustproof / -10C Freezeproof)
  • Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirrorless cameras.
  • Fast focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor