Panasonic Lumix Releases 12-35mm Lens for Leica Users

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Published on December 14, 2022
Austin James Jackson
Adorama ALC

Meet the brand new Panasonic Lumix Full-range F2.8 12-35mm Leica DG Lens for Micro Four Thirds camera system users. This brand-new lens from Panasonic covers the 35mm equivalent range of 24-70mm. This allows you to capture some of the most common focal ranges in one lens. This splash- and dust-resistant lens comes in a compact and lightweight body to perfectly fit on your Micro Four Thirds camera. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key features.

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Key Features:

  • Weighs 10.7 oz.
  • Large f/2.8 aperture at all focal ranges
  • Autofocus system that compliments the G-series high-speed autofocus
  • Built-in mechanism to suppress focus breathing
  • Dual image stabilization
  • Dust and splash-resistant design

What’s New About This Product?

This lens builds upon the already-impressive reputation of its predecessor, the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm Lens. Most notably, this lens has a built-in mechanism to suppress focus breathing. This is often a major problem for most lenses intended to capture still photography and great video footage.

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Who Should Buy This Product?

This is the perfect lens for G-series Micro Four Thirds shooters. The 12-35mm focal range is the 35mm equivalent to 24-70mm, which covers the focal lengths you’ll most commonly be using. No matter what kind of photographer you are, this is the perfect lightweight lens to always be on your camera, ready to capture photos at a moment’s notice.

The rugged splash and dustproof design means that, even in adverse weather conditions, the shoot doesn’t have to stop. Lastly, even videographers will love this lens for the improvements made from the last version. The suppressed focus breathing means you’ll be able to capture video footage without focus breathing. Whether you’re a professional photographer or videographer, or an amateur that just wants a lightweight and compact lens that performs phenomenally, this is the lens for you. The focal range will have you covered for many different kinds of photos, and the f/2.8 aperture ensures great bokeh and excellent low-light performance.

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Comparable Products

This lens pairs perfectly with the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm Lens, which covers the mid- to ultra-telephoto range for your G-series camera. With these two lenses, you’d have everything from wide angle to telephoto covered in just two lightweight and compact lenses. For those times where you need an ultra-wide angle, the Panasonic Lumix DG Leica Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm Zoom Lens is another excellent choice in the Panasonic line of Leica lenses for G-mount cameras. 

If you’re looking for a compact and lightweight lens with a whole lot of versatility, look no further than the brand new Panasonic’s Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens.

Austin James Jackson
Austin James Jackson is a landscape photographer and outdoor enthusiast based out of Portland, Oregon. He loves teaching others how to photograph landscapes and leads workshops in the western USA.