Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Camcorder Lens

Compact Micro Four Thirds travel zoom

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. is a Micro Four Thirds lens covering a 24-120mm equivalent focal range. Its construction uses three aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element to control aberrations across the zoom. Integrated POWER Optical Image Stabilization works alone or with Dual I.S. camera bodies for steadier handheld shots. A splash- and dust-proof seal supports all-weather use.

Travellers wanting one weather-sealed lens

This lens suits photographers and videographers who need wide-angle to telephoto coverage in a single, sealed package for travel or daily carry. Buyers who require a constant maximum aperture throughout the zoom range should look at other options. Users needing faster low-light performance at the long end will find the variable f/3.5-5.6 aperture limiting. The Micro Four Thirds mount fits only cameras using that system.

Variable f/3.5-5.6 maximum aperture

The aperture opens to f/3.5 at 12mm and narrows to f/5.6 at 60mm, stopping down to f/22 at any focal length. This variable maximum aperture determines exposure settings and depth-of-field control across the zoom range. The rounded seven-blade diaphragm shapes out-of-focus highlights. Compatibility with Dual I.S. bodies extends the stabilisation benefit for both stills and video.