Along with the new Panasonic GH5, Panasonic also announced the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60 mm F2.8 – 4 Power OIS lens. This is a wide-angle zoom lens, featuring a versatile 5x range of 24-120mm with a beautiful defocus effect of the F2.8-4.0 high-speed performance. It costs $999, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Detailed Specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Zoom lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| Focal length | 12–60 mm | |
| Image stabilization | Yes | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8–4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F22 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 | |
| Aperture notes | Micro-step drive system in aperture control section | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 14 | |
| Groups | 12 | |
| Special elements / coatings | Nano Surface Coating, 4 ASPH elements, 2 ED elements | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Motor type | Linear Motor | |
| Full time manual | Yes | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 320 g (0.71 lb) | |
| Diameter | 68 mm (2.68″) | |
| Length | 86 mm (3.39″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Colour | Black | |
| Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
| Power zoom | No | |
| Filter thread | 62.0 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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