The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm ƒ/2.8 ASPH POWER O.I.S. Photography Lens with MFT-Mount is a standard 12-35mm zoom covering Micro Four Thirds sensors. A standard field of view reads close to natural perspective, which keeps attention on the subject rather than on the framing. A fast ƒ/2.8 maximum aperture separates subject from background and keeps shutter speeds up as the light falls, closing to ƒ/22. Optical stabilization steadies the frame, widening the range of shutter speeds that can be used handheld. Autofocus lets the camera's own subject detection drive the lens, which is what makes it usable for tracking moving subjects and for video. It mounts via MFT-Mount. Closest focus is 5.9 in, for a maximum magnification of 1:4.8.
Key Features
Standard Micro Four Thirds Coverage
The lens covers Micro Four Thirds sensors. A standard field of view sits near natural perspective, the neutral choice for street, documentary and general coverage.
ƒ/2.8 Maximum Aperture
A fast ƒ/2.8 aperture separates a subject from its background and holds shutter speed up in poor light, and the lens closes to ƒ/22.
Autofocus
The lens focuses under the camera's control, so hybrid shooters can use the body's own subject detection and tracking rather than pulling focus by hand — the difference between catching a moving subject and losing it.
Optical Image Stabilization
Optical stabilization compensates for hand movement, extending the range of shutter speeds usable handheld and steadying the frame for handheld video.
1:4.8 Maximum Magnification
A maximum magnification of 1:4.8 sets how large a small subject renders on the sensor, with a closest focus of 5.9 in.
58mm Filter Thread
