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Panasonic LUMIX Professional 12-60mm Camera Lens, Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT, F2.8-4.0 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-ES12060 (Black)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Focal Length Description | 12-60 millimeters |
Lens Type | Standard |
Compatible Mountings | Olympus/Panasonic Standard 4/3, Olympus/Panasonic Micro 4/3 |
Camera Lens Description | 60 month |
About this item
- NANO SURFACE COATING: Professional, high quality LEICA DG VARIO ELMARIT camera lens optics with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce unwanted ghosting and flaring for crystal clear pictures (4 ASPH / 2 UED)
- HIGH SPEED AUTO FOCUSING: Upgraded faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor performs smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden jumps in exposure for improved video performance
- ADVANCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with enhanced LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirrorless cameras immediately compensates even large camera shake and vibrations for sharp, blur free photos
- STANDARD ZOOM LENS: A 5X optical 24 to 120 millimeter (35 millimeter camera equivalent) focal length with F2.8 4.0 ASPH provides flexible framing from breathtaking landscapes to beautiful, mid telephoto 60 millimeter portraits
- RUGGED HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN: Durable metal body camera lens braves the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location (Splashproof / Dustproof / Freezeproof); Minimum Aperture:F22. Extra Low Dispersion (ED) lenses correct chromatic aberration rendering sharp, high contrast images with clear colors from corner to corner
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Value for money | 4.7 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.3 | 5.0 |
Image stabilization | 4.6 | 4.7 | — | — | 3.6 | 4.5 |
Picture quality | 4.5 | — | — | — | 5.0 | 4.7 |
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lens type | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Wide Angle | Standard | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Olympus/Panasonic Standard 4/3, Olympus/Panasonic Micro 4/3 | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds | Leica L | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | automatic | Auto Focus | Micromotor |
minimum focal length | 12 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 25 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 45 millimeters |
max focal length | 60 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 175 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 60 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 35 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 175 millimeters |
model name | H-ES12060 | H-X09 | Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds Camera Lens, LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH, Stepless Aperture, Video Performance, H-X2550 | H-ES12035 | LUMIX S Series Camera Lens, 50mm F1.8 Mirrorless L-Mount | PNHPS45175KOB |
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Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. As an optical partner of legendary LEICA Lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce bothersome reflections across the entire light spectrum for the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for the outdoors, this professional grade metal body lens features a splash / dustproof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera. Featuring Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization compatibility with 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0 (Image Stabilization), you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability across both video and still. For added versatile high performance, this standard zoom lens offers a F2.8-4.0 ASPH and focal length of 12-60mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-120mm) to render everything clearly, from corner to corner. What’s more, the stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K video where precise focusing is essential. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX.
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Product Dimensions | 4.49 x 4.49 x 7.24 inches |
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Item Weight | 1 pounds |
ASIN | B01N7LGSZO |
Item model number | H-ES12060 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #949 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 4, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers are happy with the image quality, quality and sharpness of the lens. They say it works great for both photos and videos, and has excellent sharpness from corner to corner. They appreciate the well built construction and the perfect zoom range. Customers are also satisfied with focus, stabilization, and feel of the product.
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Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that the images are beautiful, good, and crisp. They also say that the lens produces great stills and 4K videos with smooth handling. Customers also mention that it's a stunning lens in person and works beautifully.
"...I have been very impressed by the Panasonic-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 image quality, sharpness, and color rendition...." Read more
"...to splurge on this lens - happy so far with smooth handling and photo results." Read more
"...I see a largely clean, distortion free image about 18-20mm and beyond. In the video world this is less of an issue than for photographers...." Read more
"Nice piece of glass.This is one very fine lens. Corner to corner sharpness, wonderful contrast and clarity...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention that it works well for both photos and videos, and is a fantastic lens for video. Some say that it's a great all-around lens that produces excellent results in all conditions.
"...The lens is also purported to be very good for video, although my primary purpose in using it is for stills...." Read more
"...Smooth zoom and manual focus. Autofocus is quick and very tight. Good, solid build quality... and heft.First rate." Read more
"...It is an excellent mid range lens and works great for photos and video. I was able to film from the back of our auditorium with little issue...." Read more
"I bought this for a Lumix G-9 Mirrorless camera. This a great lens and has image stabilization build in and auto focus...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it has fine stabilization, and produces sharp shots edge to edge. The lens is silent and stable, and provides great edge-to-edge clarity. The results are stunningly crisp and clear pictures.
"...very impressed by the Panasonic-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 image quality, sharpness, and color rendition...." Read more
"...This 12-60 PL is smooth mechanically, fine stabilization, fine sharpness, based on several hundred shots over a month...." Read more
"...Image quality at 12mm is very sharp in the center with some barrel distortion at the very far corners...." Read more
"Nice piece of glass.This is one very fine lens. Corner to corner sharpness, wonderful contrast and clarity...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the construction of the lens. They mention that it is well built, and has the Leica quality you'd expect.
"...The zoom is silky smooth, the lens is fast focusing, and its construction is very good and weather resistant, although it does not seem to have the..." Read more
"...Autofocus is quick and very tight. Good, solid build quality... and heft.First rate." Read more
"A good well built all rounds lens." Read more
"...The pictures are sharp great auto focus (and continuous AF) very stable with the Lumix G9. You won't be sorry if you buy this lens." Read more
Customers are happy with the range of the lens. They say it has a perfect zoom range, an effective 5X optical zoom, and a full frame equivalent range of 120. The manual focus is quick and the autofocus is tight. They also say it's a great wide to medium telephoto and videography lens.
"...The zoom is silky smooth, the lens is fast focusing, and its construction is very good and weather resistant, although it does not seem to have the..." Read more
"...this use-case excellently with a 12mm wide angle with an effective 5X optical zoom. If you utilize the Ex...." Read more
"...Smooth zoom and manual focus. Autofocus is quick and very tight. Good, solid build quality... and heft.First rate." Read more
"Everything about this lens is great. It is a perfect zoom range (35mm eq 24mm-120mm), and the constant aperture of f/4 is plenty bright...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the focus of the camera lens. They mention that it has a fast focus, and auto focus.
"...The zoom is silky smooth, the lens is fast focusing, and its construction is very good and weather resistant, although it does not seem to have the..." Read more
"...Smooth zoom and manual focus. Autofocus is quick and very tight. Good, solid build quality... and heft.First rate." Read more
"...The pictures are sharp great auto focus (and continuous AF) very stable with the Lumix G9. You won't be sorry if you buy this lens." Read more
"...This a great lens and has image stabilization build in and auto focus. does great pictures and video that i have tested so far...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image stabilization of the lens. They mention that it has a smooth mechanical performance and provides fine sharpness.
"...This 12-60 PL is smooth mechanically, fine stabilization, fine sharpness, based on several hundred shots over a month...." Read more
"...This a great lens and has image stabilization build in and auto focus. does great pictures and video that i have tested so far...." Read more
"Very sharp, all the way to the edges, and great stabilization. The zoom range is quite useful." Read more
"Amazing. Wonderful. Great stabilization and a very useful range in a small package...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the feel of the lens. They mention that it has a beautiful design, and is well-balanced. They are also happy with the smooth handling and photo results.
"...This 12-60 PL is smooth mechanically, fine stabilization, fine sharpness, based on several hundred shots over a month...." Read more
"...The images are beautiful. The feel of the zoom is smooth, and the lens feels well balanced. For travel I don't think you can do better." Read more
"...beautiful design and feel and sharp. You can shoot in confidence at most any aperture and have sharp shots edge to edge." Read more
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In the first few weeks of use, I have been very impressed by the Panasonic-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 image quality, sharpness, and color rendition. I have been using it on both the Panasonic GX 8 and the OMD EM1 Mark ii. It is nicely balanced on both cameras. Its image stabilization (IS) only works in sync with the newer Panasonic bodies, but not Olympus bodies. Nevertheless, the five-axis stabilization of the new Olympus OMD is outstanding, so I haven’t noticed any issues in using this lens on the Olympus body.
The zoom is silky smooth, the lens is fast focusing, and its construction is very good and weather resistant, although it does not seem to have the more substantial build-quality feel of the Panasonic-Leica f42.5mm Nocticron lens, which is one of my favorites. The f2.8 is also nice to have at its 12 mm length, but it starts creeping up to 3.0 and ultimately 4.0 fairly rapidly when you begin to zoom in closer.
In terms of size, it is nearly comparable to the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 (diameter 70 mm Oly vs. 68 mm Pan-Leica; length 84 mm Oly vs. 86 mm Pan-Leica). Both use a 62 mm filter thread. In terms of weight, the Pana-Leica is only 320 g compared to the Oly 12-40 at 382 g. When compared to the excellent new Olympus 12-100 f4.0 at 561 g, the Pan-Leica is considerable lighter, although without the tele-zoom reach. I considered the new Olympus 12-100 mm, but the Pan-Leica is about $300 cheaper and more compact, with a faster aperture at the wide range. The lens is also purported to be very good for video, although my primary purpose in using it is for stills.
I intend to use this lens particularly for travel purposes and some street photography. Overall, I find it to be a nice compromise between the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 and the Olympus 12-100 f4.0 both in size, range, and price. You won’t regret have any of these lenses, but I am, thus far, pleased with my choice as I am also trying to reduce the total number of lenses I use.
Image quality at 12mm is very sharp in the center with some barrel distortion at the very far corners. At the wide end, don't expect perfectly sharp images across the entire scene - this is a trade-off to be expected in a wide to medium tele. I see a largely clean, distortion free image about 18-20mm and beyond. In the video world this is less of an issue than for photographers. The range you get for size make it worth it to me for the range that you get.
Aperture reduces immediately to f/2.9 at 13mm and continues down from there until you hit f/4 at about 55mm. Since I am mostly shooting landscape in video in 4K, I rarely use f/2.8 - however this does come into play in vlogging shots. I find that f/2.8 is the sweet spot for walking & talking on camera in order to produce the ideal amount of background blur while avoiding focus breathing. I find the bokeh at f/2.8 to be pleasing with circular bokeh balls thanks to the 9 bladed aperture. Defocused backgrounds look smooth to me. I am usually at f/5.6 to f/7 when shooting landscape at 12mm and around f/8 to f/11 when closer to 60mm; you will notice diffraction kicking around f/11 but it's not so bad as to be unusable.
Chromatic aberration is largely corrected for but you will see some green & magenta tinting with sun flares. This is better to me than having full-on sun flares in the shot.
Another plus is the weather sealing. This lens does not see a ton of foul wet weather but living and shooting in the desert I enounter a lot
The only major con I have come across is that (1) this lens is heavier than the cheaper plastic counterparts; though to me this is a pro adding durability.
I am happy with the images this lens produces; I believe this lens is suitable for someone who normally would carry a wide lend and medium telephoto who wants to reduce weight and complexity of their setup. This is probably going to be as close as you'll get to a do-it-all lens on the M43 system.
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2020
Image quality at 12mm is very sharp in the center with some barrel distortion at the very far corners. At the wide end, don't expect perfectly sharp images across the entire scene - this is a trade-off to be expected in a wide to medium tele. I see a largely clean, distortion free image about 18-20mm and beyond. In the video world this is less of an issue than for photographers. The range you get for size make it worth it to me for the range that you get.
Aperture reduces immediately to f/2.9 at 13mm and continues down from there until you hit f/4 at about 55mm. Since I am mostly shooting landscape in video in 4K, I rarely use f/2.8 - however this does come into play in vlogging shots. I find that f/2.8 is the sweet spot for walking & talking on camera in order to produce the ideal amount of background blur while avoiding focus breathing. I find the bokeh at f/2.8 to be pleasing with circular bokeh balls thanks to the 9 bladed aperture. Defocused backgrounds look smooth to me. I am usually at f/5.6 to f/7 when shooting landscape at 12mm and around f/8 to f/11 when closer to 60mm; you will notice diffraction kicking around f/11 but it's not so bad as to be unusable.
Chromatic aberration is largely corrected for but you will see some green & magenta tinting with sun flares. This is better to me than having full-on sun flares in the shot.
Another plus is the weather sealing. This lens does not see a ton of foul wet weather but living and shooting in the desert I enounter a lot
The only major con I have come across is that (1) this lens is heavier than the cheaper plastic counterparts; though to me this is a pro adding durability.
I am happy with the images this lens produces; I believe this lens is suitable for someone who normally would carry a wide lend and medium telephoto who wants to reduce weight and complexity of their setup. This is probably going to be as close as you'll get to a do-it-all lens on the M43 system.
This is one very fine lens. Corner to corner sharpness, wonderful contrast and clarity. I'm using it on my Lumix GX85... a wonderful combo with great synergy. Smooth zoom and manual focus. Autofocus is quick and very tight. Good, solid build quality... and heft.
First rate.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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quite versatile in operational parameters.