Panasonic announced a new Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. lens for MFT cameras:
- Price: $497.99
- Shipping will start on April 28th
- Production 1,000 pieces / month
- 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
- Technical specifications:
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12 - 60mm Comparable 35mm Equivalent on Micro Four Thirds Format Focal Length: 24 - 120 mm |
| Aperture | Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22 |
| Camera Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | 84.05° - 20.44° |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 7.87" (20 cm) |
| Magnification | 0.27x |
| Elements/Groups | 11/9 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7, Rounded |
| Features | |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Physical | |
| Filter Thread | Front: 58 mm |
| Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.60 x 2.80" (66 x 71 mm) |
| Weight | 7.41 oz (210 g) |
Panasonic Lumix G 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.lens design and MTF charts:
Press release:
NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic is introducing a new zoom interchangeable lens, the LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24-120 mm) for the LUMIX G line of Micro Four Thirds System cameras. Featuring a splash/dust-proof design, the new lens offers a versatile 5x zoom range of 24-120mm (35mm camera equivalent) that covers a variety of daily shooting situations from dynamic landscapes to portraits.
For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go.
**When mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the new LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is capable of smooth, silent operation to work with the camera's high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at max. 240 fps to take maximum advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is able to record 4K video, where precise focusing is required. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance.
It also features 0.54x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification capability for impressive macro close-up shots. Comprised of 11 elements in 9 groups, the lens system features three aspherical lenses and an ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens which effectively suppresses spherical distortion or chromatic aberration to achieve stunning picture quality.
The LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. will be available in May at www.shop.panasonic.com and valued channel partners in metallic black for $499.99.
