Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
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One lens to rule them all
I have the Panasonic 12-35 f/2.8 OIS. I viewed this as the ultimate "walk around" lens until I purchased the 12-60 f/2.8-4 OIS. Now I view my new lens as the perfect M4/3rds "One lens". Like many, I've moved away from heavy full-frame rigs. Don't get me wrong. I love my Sony a7RIII with it's exceptional (but very heavy glass options) and it's awesome low light capabilities, but the ergonomics and mobility of my Panasonic gear is a game changer. ... Show More
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What do you want to use this this lens for?
I use this lens almost exclusively for video work but included 2 toss away pics for zoom illustration purposes. I am not a photographer by any stretch. Pros: I love this lens because the 12-60 gives me exactly what I want / need: 1) Zoom - a decent wide angle and zoom without losing too much quality. I know the 12-35 is a little sharper but I need the longer reach. Most people can't tell the difference anyway and I didn't wan't to trade action fo... Show More
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Worth.Every.Penny.
(Camera: Olympus EM1 mkii; Hoya HD UV filter) The lens arrived this afternoon, and the attached photos are examples of how it performed in the bright mid-afternoon sun. The lake photo was shot at 12mm f11and the flowers at 60mm f4. The lake photo had to be straightened; otherwise there are no corrections to the raw files, which I exported as jpegs. The lake photo is beautifully sharp corner to corner and side to side. The sun flare has only a mil... Show More
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Impossible to Rack Focus When Shooting Video
If you are planning to rack focus while shooting video this is NOT the lens for you! Yes, you can manually focus this lens for still photography or prior to filming, however while recording video it is 100% IMPOSSIBLE to rack focus effectively. This is because the lens uses some crazy algorithm to change the focus throw based upon the focusing speed. I am an expert focus puller and yes, I had read the reviews about how difficult this lens i... Show More
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Best General Purpose lens
Its good for a lot, master of none. The Lecia name speaks for itself. I find that I can get sharp images at any focal range without pixel peeping worries, "I might be losing something," the further into the range I go. As with any lens, it has its sweet spot, this one has a much wider range that its sweet to shoot in. So if your only planing on having one good lens, then this is it! However, I should warn, lens are very niche. If you find that n... Show More
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best pro kit lens ever
I bought this lens with my GH5 from a local dealer in my area and boy am I happy! This lens offers excellent sharpness and the focal length offers access to all the necessary focal lengths. I do photography as a hobby and videography for hire and it covers just about everything I need, 12mm for wide-angle landscapes, 25mm for video, 40mm for portrait, and 60mm for light telephoto/some macro. My only gripe with this lens and most lenses in the Pan... Show More
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A Versatile Lens
This is a nice lens, well made (at least the one I got--some reviewers have had problems), covering a nice range of focal lengths. While 2.8 throughout would have been nice, I usually photograph at f/4 or higher so I appreciate the lower weight and price. However, I number of my photographs are taken in cities and towns, and I found that there is noticeable barrel distortion in the 12-14 mm range even with the build-in image correction (I use Lig... Show More
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Excellent walkaround lens for GX85
I have a Lumix GX85 as my small travel camera but wanted a wider range zoom for a recent trip. The 12-60 f2.8-4 is close to perfect. Its range covers most anything I needed and I only used my longer zoom one time over the course of two weeks abroad. The lens is solid, heavy, and seems as well built as the other Panasonic zooms I have (12-35 f2.8 and 35-100 f2.8). I probably won't use it much on my GH5 because I shoot mostly video and want const... Show More
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What a downfall!
I Purchased a short while ago this Leitz lens for my GH5. On a trip, when the camera when the camera was hanging on me, the camera was bumped by a person bypassing by in Amsterdam airport. It was quite a mild blow. The lens split into 2 parts. The bayonet remained attached to the camera body, and the rest of the lens barrel was detached. It seems that the metal bayonet is joined with the lens by a plastic ring, three thin plastic prongs and... Show More
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Fantastic lens
Been shooting Nikon equipment since the early 70's. Good Nikon equipment is great, but heavy. Lately I've been looking for a lighter camera without sacrificing flexability or Image quality. The Olympus Mirrorless camera came close to satisfying that objective, and the Leica / Panasonic F2.8 lens puts the combination over the top. It's macro capability will handle most field requirements. Greater macro capability results in greater weight. The 5:1... Show More
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Amazing!
Ive been taking and making photos since the black and white film days. In those days i had to carry around a huge camera bag full of prime lenses. I wouldnt dream of using a zoom lens, Not true nowadays! My wife just got this lens for me, it arrived today and I took a few snap shots around the yard and house.WOW! At 100% crop I could see my own reflection in my subjects eyes! I took some snaps of cherries on the try and at 100% crop could see the... Show More
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Great general purpose lens
Wow! What a lens. I've been using (and loving) my Lumix G-X 12-35mm f/2.8 zoom for years. Now I have a single lens with greater reach with substantially the same weight, size and image quality. I'm not a video shooter so the constant aperture is not so important to me. Mostly, I use this lens for landscape, travel and events. In these situations I stop down to typically f/5.6 anyway. (For art photography and portraits I use a bright 25mm or 75mm prime lens. In summary, its a great lens to be the only lens you leave the house with.
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PERFECT WALK ABOUT LENS
Great match for Pen-F for a lightweight walk about zoom kit. Outstanding optical performance and usefulness with equivalent 24-120 focal length range. I considered the Oly 12-100/4.0 but it's larger size, longer focal length, and additional 8oz makes it more of a ride about kit on the Pen-F. Bonus: the 12-60/2.8-4.0 suffices as a macro and I no longer need my 45/2.8 macro. Highly recommended. If price is a concern, consider investing in fewer but better lenses.
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Using it on a old GH 4
I'm using this lens more for video then stills. It's not bad. The auto focus seems to work well. It does not do real well under low light conditions. If your using this for stills I would recommend a flash. Oh! there is a bit of noise that comes from the lens when not in use. it goes away when you turn on the camera. The wight of this lens is nice and light. If you buy anything buy a UV lens lens cover it takes the worry of doing anything to the real lens.
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Great Lens
I haven't had this lens very long but so far I am very pleased with it. Build quality seem to be excelent. I bought it to replace the 12mm-35mm F2.8 Panasonic lens. That is a lens that I have loved and use to use for 90% of all my shooting. I bought the 12-60 for a little more reach, The extra length has been great for my purposes. I only nark it down one star for the variable aperture. If this was 2.8 all the way to 60mm it would be perfect.
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Not replacing my 12-35 for video work
I agonized over the decision to keep this lens to compliment my existing 12-35 mk1, but in the end I returned this 12-60. I will say, the quality at 12mm equals that of the 12-35. However, for video work on a small sensor camera, f4 just isn't flexible enough. Going to purchase the 35-100 2.8 instead. If you want an excellent outdoor video lens, try it! And of course, for photography, this lens is incredible!
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outstanding lens for micro four thirds
Magnificent lens on the micro four thirds lens. I began to use this the first day it came out in place of the 12-35 f2.8. For video, its incredible stabilization combines with in camera on GX8 stabilization to give a jitter free hand held video recording evem at maximum zoom. The extra length of the zoom range is a welcome addition and minimizes lens swapping.
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Not my favotite
I used this lens for video with a GH5. The focus is fast and sharp. The zoom ring is clunky so not going to pull off any smooth zooms while shooting live video. I also was just not very pleased with the image out of this, almost looked over sharpened and flat. I have a handful of other Panasonic and pan/Leica lenses I love, just not this one.
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Excellent results
Bought this lens for use on a new Blackmagic studio camera. Image quality is terrific and zoom range is perfect for our studio use. I use it on a tripod within 12-16 feet from talent with excellent results. Very please with the product. It was a tough decision but one I do not regret. In fact I have just ordered a second one for camera 2.
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Nice piece of glass
This was purchased to use with my Panasonic DC-G9. It works well with this camera as an everyday lens. It covers basic wide angle to roughly 2.5x zoom. Zoom works smoothly and the auto focus is fast. 2.8 aperture lets in lots of light and makes use of a flash almost unnecessary. It is pricey, but does so much for you. Well worth it.
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Excellent lens for everyday use
I have been using this lens on a GH5 for about a year. The zoom range, coupled with the GH5 2x tele conv option, allows me to quickly adjust for unexpected photo opportunities. Panasonic's power-OIS makes up for the 2.8-4 max aperture. Image quality is exceptional. The lens is solid with smooth zoom and silent focus.
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Incredible Lens
The range is absolutely ideal for travel and work. It is the one lens I always have with me. You can basically shoot anything due to the nice range (24mm-120mm equivalent) and it is very sharp, with excellent contrast and overall image quality. I use this lens for 80% of my photography and use the 8-18 for the rest.
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Excellent Zoom
Really nice lens. I like how it focuses down really close for a pseudo macro look. I bought this lens for travel. It has a good range for that. Its a little smaller than Olympuss 12-100 which in my opinion makes it a better mate to my Pen F. If you buy this lens you wont be disappointed.
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Excellent for a 5:1 zoom; great walk-around lens.
I bought this to supplement my current lineup, and use as a walk around lens instead of the 12-35. I like the extra range it offers. While not quite as sharp as the 12-35 it is still a very sharp lens, and only some nasty pixel peeping can see the difference. Expensive, but worth it.
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