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Crop Camera Lens Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph/Power O.I.S. Standard Zoom for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) Mount Black

Key features:

  • Lens Mount:MFT
  • Lens Type:Variable Aperture Zoom
  • Sensor Type:APS-C
  • Focus Control:Autofocus
  • Filter Diameter (mm):58
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Description

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph/Power O.I.S. is a variable-aperture zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its 12–60 mm focal length range covers wide-angle to telephoto shots, and its construction comprises 11 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra-low dispersion lens.

The O.I.S. optical image stabilizer compensates for camera shake, while autofocus and manual focus support photography and 4K video recording. The lens is splash- and dust-resistant when used with a compatible LUMIX camera offering equivalent protection. It can focus at close distances for macro shots.

  • Type: Zoom
  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • Sensor type: Crop frame
  • Focal length: 12–60 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6
  • Minimum aperture: f/22
  • Focus: Autofocus and manual focus
  • Minimum focusing distance: 20 cm
  • Image stabilization: O.I.S.
  • Resistance: Splash- and dust-resistant
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Aspherical lenses: 3
  • Extra-low dispersion lens: 1
  • Diaphragm blades: 7
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Length: 71 mm
  • Diameter: 66 mm
  • Weight: 210 g
  • Color: Black

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Specifications

Specifications

Dimensions

Type
Standard Zoom
Lens Type
Variable Aperture Zoom
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
3.5 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
58 mm
Focal Length Range
12 - 60 mm
Weight
210 gr
Mount
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
-

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Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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Reviews (5)

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  • Apo$
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Before I bought it, I had some concerns about whether I should go directly to the corresponding Leica lens range with triple the price. I have tried several lens kits in various systems. I sold them straight away to get better ones. Luckily, I don't need that with this one. Very good for its cost and I didn't feel lacking anywhere (later on, I also tried the Leica lens from a friend on my camera. Better in low light due to aperture, but only there. I didn't see any noticeable differences in photo quality at apertures above f/3.5).

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  • Carved Stone
    5
    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    Although wide-angle lenses often compromise image quality (sharpness, geometric distortions, etc.) compared to lenses with a smaller focal range, this is not the case at all with this particular lens.
    Apart from its size/weight, it doesn't fall behind in anything, for example, compared to the already very good Panasonic 12-32mm.
    The stabilization system is excellent, and additionally, the lens is weather-sealed for dust/rain. It also has excellent macro capabilities, much better than the 12-32mm. The magnification ratio at the minimum focusing distance is 1:3. It may not be 1:1 like a regular macro lens, but consider that a lens like the Sigma 18-250 OS for APS-C DSLRs, which is also not a true macro lens, is called macro by Sigma with the same magnification ratio. This means that the lens will cover you in many photographic scenarios.
    Finally, if you attach this lens to an Olympus camera, although they share a common mount with Panasonic, you will miss out on the excellent stabilization it has. Of course, you will rely on the IBIS that Olympus cameras have, but theoretically, as the focal distance increases, the lens stabilization surpasses the body stabilization.
    This is the best general-purpose lens from any ILC system that I have ever used, and my experience so far includes the Panasonic 12-32mm, Olympus 14-42mm EZ, various 18-55mm lenses for Canon and Nikon, the 18-105, 18-140, and 18-200 for Nikon, the Sigma 18-250mm OS for Nikon, Tamron 18-200 VC for Canon, and the Sony 16-50 for E mount. It is possible that the Panasonic Leica lens with the same focal range, based on what I have read, is marginally better (not always perceptible difference for most people), but it costs three times more.

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  • Sakis.p
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

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    A masterpiece lens for the money. It has much better autofocus than the 12-35 f2.8 and almost the same sharpness. Since I have both lenses, the only difference is the f2.8. The only downside is the build quality externally...

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    • Weight
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
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    • Value for money
    • Acidity
    • Construction quality
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    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Construction quality
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
  • Before I bought it, I had some concerns about whether I should go directly to the corresponding Leica lens range with triple the price. I have tried several lens kits in various systems. I sold them straight away to get better ones. Luckily, I don't need that with this one. Very good for its cost and I didn't feel lacking anywhere (later on, I also tried the Leica lens from a friend on my camera. Better in low light due to aperture, but only there. I didn't see any noticeable differences in photo quality at apertures above f/3.5).

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    2
  • Although wide-angle lenses often compromise image quality (sharpness, geometric distortions, etc.) compared to lenses with a smaller focal range, this is not the case at all with this particular lens.
    Apart from its size/weight, it doesn't fall behind in anything, for example, compared to the already very good Panasonic 12-32mm.
    The stabilization system is excellent, and additionally, the lens is weather-sealed for dust/rain. It also has excellent macro capabilities, much better than the 12-32mm. The magnification ratio at the minimum focusing distance is 1:3. It may not be 1:1 like a regular macro lens, but consider that a lens like the Sigma 18-250 OS for APS-C DSLRs, which is also not a true macro lens, is called macro by Sigma with the same magnification ratio. This means that the lens will cover you in many photographic scenarios.
    Finally, if you attach this lens to an Olympus camera, although they share a common mount with Panasonic, you will miss out on the excellent stabilization it has. Of course, you will rely on the IBIS that Olympus cameras have, but theoretically, as the focal distance increases, the lens stabilization surpasses the body stabilization.
    This is the best general-purpose lens from any ILC system that I have ever used, and my experience so far includes the Panasonic 12-32mm, Olympus 14-42mm EZ, various 18-55mm lenses for Canon and Nikon, the 18-105, 18-140, and 18-200 for Nikon, the Sigma 18-250mm OS for Nikon, Tamron 18-200 VC for Canon, and the Sony 16-50 for E mount. It is possible that the Panasonic Leica lens with the same focal range, based on what I have read, is marginally better (not always perceptible difference for most people), but it costs three times more.

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    11
  • A masterpiece lens for the money. It has much better autofocus than the 12-35 f2.8 and almost the same sharpness. Since I have both lenses, the only difference is the f2.8. The only downside is the build quality externally...

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Description & Specifications

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph/Power O.I.S. is a variable-aperture zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its 12–60 mm focal length range covers wide-angle to telephoto shots, and its construction comprises 11 elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra-low dispersion lens.

The O.I.S. optical image stabilizer compensates for camera shake, while autofocus and manual focus support photography and 4K video recording. The lens is splash- and dust-resistant when used with a compatible LUMIX camera offering equivalent protection. It can focus at close distances for macro shots.

  • Type: Zoom
  • Mount: Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • Sensor type: Crop frame
  • Focal length: 12–60 mm
  • Maximum aperture: f/3.5–5.6
  • Minimum aperture: f/22
  • Focus: Autofocus and manual focus
  • Minimum focusing distance: 20 cm
  • Image stabilization: O.I.S.
  • Resistance: Splash- and dust-resistant
  • Lens construction: 11 elements in 9 groups
  • Aspherical lenses: 3
  • Extra-low dispersion lens: 1
  • Diaphragm blades: 7
  • Filter diameter: 58 mm
  • Length: 71 mm
  • Diameter: 66 mm
  • Weight: 210 g
  • Color: Black

Manufacturer

Dimensions

Type
Standard Zoom
Lens Type
Variable Aperture Zoom
Sensor Type
Crop Frame
Maximum Aperture (f)
3.5 - 5.6
Minimum Aperture (f)
22
Filter Diameter
58 mm
Focal Length Range
12 - 60 mm
Weight
210 gr
Mount
Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
Colour
Black

Features & Functions

Image Stabilization
No
Autofocus (AF)
Yes
3D
No

Usage

Device Group
-

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (5)

  1. 4
  2. 1
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
Review this product
  • Quiet
  • Autofocus (AF) speed
  • Color representation
  • Weight
  • Acidity
  • Value for money
  • Construction quality
  • Apo$
    5
    2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

    Before I bought it, I had some concerns about whether I should go directly to the corresponding Leica lens range with triple the price. I have tried several lens kits in various systems. I sold them straight away to get better ones. Luckily, I don't need that with this one. Very good for its cost and I didn't feel lacking anywhere (later on, I also tried the Leica lens from a friend on my camera. Better in low light due to aperture, but only there. I didn't see any noticeable differences in photo quality at apertures above f/3.5).

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
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  • Carved Stone
    5
    11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

    Although wide-angle lenses often compromise image quality (sharpness, geometric distortions, etc.) compared to lenses with a smaller focal range, this is not the case at all with this particular lens.
    Apart from its size/weight, it doesn't fall behind in anything, for example, compared to the already very good Panasonic 12-32mm.
    The stabilization system is excellent, and additionally, the lens is weather-sealed for dust/rain. It also has excellent macro capabilities, much better than the 12-32mm. The magnification ratio at the minimum focusing distance is 1:3. It may not be 1:1 like a regular macro lens, but consider that a lens like the Sigma 18-250 OS for APS-C DSLRs, which is also not a true macro lens, is called macro by Sigma with the same magnification ratio. This means that the lens will cover you in many photographic scenarios.
    Finally, if you attach this lens to an Olympus camera, although they share a common mount with Panasonic, you will miss out on the excellent stabilization it has. Of course, you will rely on the IBIS that Olympus cameras have, but theoretically, as the focal distance increases, the lens stabilization surpasses the body stabilization.
    This is the best general-purpose lens from any ILC system that I have ever used, and my experience so far includes the Panasonic 12-32mm, Olympus 14-42mm EZ, various 18-55mm lenses for Canon and Nikon, the 18-105, 18-140, and 18-200 for Nikon, the Sigma 18-250mm OS for Nikon, Tamron 18-200 VC for Canon, and the Sony 16-50 for E mount. It is possible that the Panasonic Leica lens with the same focal range, based on what I have read, is marginally better (not always perceptible difference for most people), but it costs three times more.

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Weight
    Did you find this review helpful?
  • Sakis.p
    5
    6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

    Verified purchase

    A masterpiece lens for the money. It has much better autofocus than the 12-35 f2.8 and almost the same sharpness. Since I have both lenses, the only difference is the f2.8. The only downside is the build quality externally...

    Translated from Greek ·
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Value for money
    • Acidity
    • Construction quality
    Did you find this review helpful?
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Construction quality
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
    • Quiet
    • Weight
    • Autofocus (AF) speed
    • Color representation
    • Construction quality
    • Acidity
    • Value for money
  • Before I bought it, I had some concerns about whether I should go directly to the corresponding Leica lens range with triple the price. I have tried several lens kits in various systems. I sold them straight away to get better ones. Luckily, I don't need that with this one. Very good for its cost and I didn't feel lacking anywhere (later on, I also tried the Leica lens from a friend on my camera. Better in low light due to aperture, but only there. I didn't see any noticeable differences in photo quality at apertures above f/3.5).

    Translated from Greek ·
    2
  • Although wide-angle lenses often compromise image quality (sharpness, geometric distortions, etc.) compared to lenses with a smaller focal range, this is not the case at all with this particular lens.
    Apart from its size/weight, it doesn't fall behind in anything, for example, compared to the already very good Panasonic 12-32mm.
    The stabilization system is excellent, and additionally, the lens is weather-sealed for dust/rain. It also has excellent macro capabilities, much better than the 12-32mm. The magnification ratio at the minimum focusing distance is 1:3. It may not be 1:1 like a regular macro lens, but consider that a lens like the Sigma 18-250 OS for APS-C DSLRs, which is also not a true macro lens, is called macro by Sigma with the same magnification ratio. This means that the lens will cover you in many photographic scenarios.
    Finally, if you attach this lens to an Olympus camera, although they share a common mount with Panasonic, you will miss out on the excellent stabilization it has. Of course, you will rely on the IBIS that Olympus cameras have, but theoretically, as the focal distance increases, the lens stabilization surpasses the body stabilization.
    This is the best general-purpose lens from any ILC system that I have ever used, and my experience so far includes the Panasonic 12-32mm, Olympus 14-42mm EZ, various 18-55mm lenses for Canon and Nikon, the 18-105, 18-140, and 18-200 for Nikon, the Sigma 18-250mm OS for Nikon, Tamron 18-200 VC for Canon, and the Sony 16-50 for E mount. It is possible that the Panasonic Leica lens with the same focal range, based on what I have read, is marginally better (not always perceptible difference for most people), but it costs three times more.

    Translated from Greek ·
    11
  • A masterpiece lens for the money. It has much better autofocus than the 12-35 f2.8 and almost the same sharpness. Since I have both lenses, the only difference is the f2.8. The only downside is the build quality externally...

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