Product Comparison: Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S
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General Specifications
Brand
Panasonic
Panasonic
Model
Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
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.
This 12-60 lens provides flexible framing from breathtaking landscapes to beautiful, mid-telephoto 60mm portraits. The stunning resolution of this LEICA DG lens renders everything clearly, from corner to corner. Designed for reliable use even under poor weather conditions, this handy and high-quality lens is all you'll need for challenging.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
2.8 /f
Minimum Focal Length
12 millimeters
12 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
60 millimeters
60 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S Camera Lens
- The large aperture made focusing extremely fast and accurate.
- The sharpness and aperture range of this thing is insane.
- It's wide aperture, fast focusing and clarity will astound!
- Big aperture is perfect for pictures in low lighting.
- It is extremely sharp at all focal lengths.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
- Everything about this lens is great. It is a perfect zoom range.
- The aperture of f/2.8 is plenty bright.
- The images are beautiful. The feel of the zoom is smooth, and the lens feels well balanced.
- The Leica DG Vario Elmarit 12-60mm is incredibly sharp, fast, stable.
- Image quality at 12mm is very sharp in the center with some barrel distortion at the very far corners.
Size & Weight
Height
2.6 in.
2.69 in.
Width
2.6 in.
2.69 in.
Depth
2.8 in.
3.39 in.
Weight
7.41 oz.
11.29 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S Camera Lens
- Simple and lightweight lens.
- It's light and relatively compact.
- The size and weight are both great.
- It is a very small size. Love this lens.
- Lightweight and fantastic imaging quality.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
- Great balance of size and weight, range, and image quality.
- Really compact and light.
- Excellent construction, superb image quality. Great size and weight.
- Amazing weight of the lens. Excellent build quality and overall image quality.
- Quite compact for hiking.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
7.92 in.
7.87 in.
Field Of View
84.05° - 20.44°
84° - 20°
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S Camera Lens
- This lens is outstanding. Great focus.
- The bokeh it provides is amazing, so is the speed of the lens.
- The pictures are nice and sharp and it's quick to focus.
- Great quality of pictures and videos.
- It is sharp images and autofocus is fast.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
- Focusing is instant and completely silent.
- Great stabilization and a very useful range in a small package.
- This a great lens and has image stabilization build in and autofocus.
- Autofocus is quick and very tight.
- Smooth zoom and manual focus.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Panasonic
Panasonic
Sensor Type Compatibility
Four Thirds
Four Thirds
Lens Groups and Elements
11 Elements in 9 Groups
14 Elements in 12 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
9
Filter Diameter
58 millimeters
62 millimeters
Extras
Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture
Nano Surface Coating, Circular aperture, Aspherical Lens, ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Weatherproof
What customers say about "Features"
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Asph. Power O.I.S Camera Lens
- It's very fast, and great in all sorts of light.
- Sharpness is outstanding. Build quality is decent.
- Super small, great build, feels good in hands.
- Photos and videos look great, and the focus ring is very solid and well built.
- Great price, great build, awesome bokeh.
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Asph. Power O.I.S Zoom Lens
- The results are stunningly crisp and clear pictures.
- The images with this lens are very good as far as color and image quality.
- It is built very well and feels solid in your hand.
- The pictures are sharp and autofocus very stable with the Lumix G9.
- Excellent optics, excellent build quality, fast aperture.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
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