Panasonic has officially announced the new Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S lens. This all-weather lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness and magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. The price is for $499, available for pre-order at B&H/ Adorama
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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
Sample images:
| 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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