LUMIX G VARIO 12-60 F3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER O.I.S.

The Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a versatile and compact standard zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, offering a 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-120mm. It's lightweight at 210g and has a weather-sealed construction with a metal lens mount. The lens features an inner focus system with a stepping motor for near-silent autofocus, making it suitable for both stills and video. It has some barrel distortion at 12mm and noticeable light fall-off at maximum aperture, but these are not excessive. The lens is not designed for macro photography, but it has a close focusing distance of 0.20m and a maximum magnification ratio of 0.27x

Pros

• Zoom: versatile range suitable for various photographic genres.
• Compactness and portability: Ideal for travel and street photography.
• Design: resistant to weather and adverse conditions.
• Focus: internal with fast and silent autofocus, useful for video.
• Image Stabilization: effectively reduces blur.

Cons

• Optical distortions: barrel distortion at 12mm.
• Vignetting: light fall-off at open apertures.
• Build quality: mostly plastic.
• Macro: limited capability as it does not offer true macro magnification.

This lens is a good choice for those seeking a lightweight, versatile lens for everyday use, but may not satisfy those who need specialized features or the highest optical quality

Specifications

• Lens construction 11 elements in 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)
• Nano Surface Coating 
• Micro Four Thirds Mount
• Optical Image Stabilizer Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
• Focal length f = 12-60 mm (35 mm camera equivalent: 24-120 mm)
• Aperture type 7 aperture blades / circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum aperture F3.5 (wide angle) - F5.6 (telephoto)
• Minimum aperture F22
• Minimum focusing distance 0.20 m/0.66 feet (wide angle), 0.25 m/0.82 feet (telephoto)
• Maximum magnification Approx. 0.27x/0.54x (35 mm camera equivalent)
• Diagonal angle of view 84.05° (wide angle) to 20.44° (telephoto)

Dimensions and weight

• Filter size φ 58 mm/2.3 inches
• Maximum diameter φ 66 mm/2.6 inches
• Total length Approx. 71 mm/2.8 inches (from lens end to mounting base)
• Weight Approx. 210 g (excluding lens cap, rear lens cap and lens hood)