The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4 lens was first shown at Photokina 2016, and has made its official debut at CES 2017. The first of the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit F2.8-4 series to reach market, this premium lens is equivalent to 24-120mm on a Micro Four Thirds cameras and supports Panasonic's Dual IS system for enhanced shake reduction on compatible bodies.
Like other lenses planned for the series, the 12-60mm F2.8-4 is weather-sealed and functional down to +14°F/-10°C, and offers a nine-blade aperture. Panasonic touts it as a good fit for video with a quiet inner focus drive system and a micro-step drive system for smooth aperture adjustments to compensate for changes in brightness.
Spanning a useful wide-angle to short telephoto range, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens from Panasonic is a 24-120mm equivalent zoom designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras.
| Brand | Panasonic | Lens type | Zoom lens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Format size | FourThirds | Focal length | 12–60 mm |
| Image stabilization | Yes | Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| 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 | Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | Special elements / coatings | Nano Surface Coating, 4 ASPH elements, 2 ED elements |
| 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 |
| 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 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes | Tripod collar | No |
