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Panasonic Redesigns 12-35mm Wide Zoom
14 December 2022
Panasonic has announced the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S., a new large-aperture wide zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds with a 35mm camera equivalent focal range of 24-70mm. The new lens is a redesign of the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm/f2.8 II ASPH.
The Leica 12-35mm features a fast aperture, Optical Image Stabilizer integration, compact size and lightweight profile. It has 14 lens elements in nine groups, including four aspherical lenses, one Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion lens and one Ultra High Refractive Index.
It works well for video with silent operation and a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing. It also includes a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new lens include:
- Micro Four Thirds mount
- Aperture: f2.8 to f22
- 12-35mm (24-70mm equivalent)
- Power Optical Image Stabilizer
- 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 compatible
- ASPH, UED and UHR lens elements
- Splash, dust and freezeproof design
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the zoom include:
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH. LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Micro Four Thirds Focal Length 12mm to 35mm (24mm to 70mm equivalent) Aperture f2.8 to f22
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 84° to 34° Minimum Focus 5.9 inches Magnification 0.21x Optical Design 14 elements in 9 groups
ASPH, UED and UHR lens elementsAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 58mm Dimensions 2.7 x 2.9 inches Weight 10.8 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm will be available at the end of February 2023 for $899.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Panasonic Introduces a Redesigned f2.8 Large Aperture 24-70mm Wide Zoom MFT Lens
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. (H-ES12035)
NEWARK, N.J. -- Panasonic has announced a new large-aperture wide zoom lens, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. (35mm camera equivalent: 24-70mm) for the Lumix G Series, a display of its continued commitment to the development of Micro Four Thirds lenses to fulfill the needs of its customers. The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. is a versatile lens ideal for virtually any shooting situation thanks to its large aperture, O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) integration, compact size and lightweight profile. This lens is a redesigned replacement for the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm/f2.8 II ASPH., widely considered one of Panasonic's best Lumix G Micro Four Thirds lenses.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. is comprised of fourteen lens elements in nine groups, including four aspherical lenses, one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) to achieve high optical performance. The glass material of the UHR lens element is newly updated with higher transmittance to achieve greater natural color reproduction. Panasonic's unique nano surface coating provides effective antireflection and produces clear description. Due to its thin coating with nanometer-level microstructure and an ultra-low dispersion ratio, the reflection of the entire wavelength of 380-780mm, including visual light range, are reduced. Together with a newly adopted light-shielding part, occurrence of ghost and flare is minimized.
For more versatile use, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. features shorter focusing distance of 0.15m (at wide-end) with a larger magnification ratio of 0.21x (at 17mm), compared with the conventional Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm/f2.8 II ASPH. with 0.25m of focusing distance and 0.17x of magnification ratio.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. offers smooth, silent operation with the camera's high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system, with the sensor drive at a maximum 240 fps. It also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing and includes a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change. Combined with the camera's body I.S. and the lens' O.I.S., Dual I.S. 2 provides effective hand-shake correction.
The external design has also been refined compared to the previous lens. The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm/f2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. features stunning mobility with its approximately 306 g compact size, light weight and rugged dust/splash-resistant* design that withstands use under harsh conditions even at 10 degrees below zero centigrade. The filter diameter is 58mm, with a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm.
The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm will be available at valued channel partners at the end of February 2023 for $899.99.