Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is a premium standard zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras, offering a versatile 24-70mm full-frame equivalent focal range with a constant bright aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom.

Key Features:

• Optical Design:

  • Composed of 14 elements in 9 groups including 4 aspherical, 1 Ultra Extra-low Dispersion (UED), and 1 Ultra High Refractive (UHR) element, ensuring sharpness and minimal chromatic and spherical aberrations.

  • Features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting and flare, enhancing contrast and color fidelity.

• Aperture and Bokeh:

  • Constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 enables low-light shooting and creative depth of field control.

  • Rounded 7–blade diaphragm contributes to smooth and pleasing bokeh quality.

• Image Stabilization:

  • Equipped with POWER Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) to reduce camera shake, especially useful in handheld shooting, providing about three stops of stabilization benefit.

  • Compatible with Dual I.S. when paired with Panasonic camera bodies that feature in-body stabilization for enhanced combined stabilization performance.

• Build and Weather Sealing:

  • Durable all-metal lens barrel with a splash, dust, and freezeproof design, allowing use in challenging environmental conditions.

  • Compact and relatively lightweight at approximately 305 grams, with a lens length of 73.8mm (extending to about 100mm when zoomed).

• Focus and Handling:

• • Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

  • Internal focus mechanism with a linear stepper motor for fast, quiet, and precise autofocus suitable for both stills and video.

  • Minimum focus distance of 0.25m (10 inches) and maximum magnification of approximately 0.17x (0.34x equivalent on full-frame).

  • Front filter thread size is 58mm, and the front element does not rotate on focusing, which is beneficial for using polarizing or graduated ND filters.

• Additional Accessories Included:

  • Lens hood, front and rear lens caps, and lens storage bag.