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 | ||
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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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