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PANASONIC LUMIX G VARIO LENS, 12-60MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-FS12060 (USA BLACK)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Focal Length Description | 12-60 millimeters |
Lens Type | Fisheye |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Lens Description | 12 |
About this item
- Experience significant reduction in size and weight vs. a bulky traditional DSLR lens with this Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lens design
- The 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 range covers an impressive variety of daily shooting situations (24-120mm 35mm camera lens equivalent)
- Durable splash and dustproof-sealed body is ideally suited for all-weather travel, when combined with splash and dustproof LUMIX G Mirrorless camera models
- Amazing image stability with integrated LUMIX Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and LUMIX Dual I.S. camera compatibility
- Fast, accurate focus and salient operation make this LUMIX lens the perfect choice for exceptional photo and video capture
- Lens Type: Fisheye
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Picture quality | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | — | — |
Durability | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | 4.5 | — | — |
Quality of material | 4.4 | — | 4.4 | 4.4 | — | — |
Auto focus | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 | — | — |
Image stabilization | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 4.1 | — | — |
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lens type | Fisheye | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard | Telephoto | Standard |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | automatic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto/Manual | Auto/Manual |
minimum focal length | — | 12 millimeters | — | 25 millimeters | 12 millimeters | — |
max focal length | — | 35 millimeters | — | 25 millimeters | 60 millimeters | — |
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PANASONIC LUMIX G VARIO LENS, 12-60MM, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-FS12060 (USA BLACK)
Overview
For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens* features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go. Make the move from bulky DSLRs to smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX.
Features
- Experience significant reduction in size and weight vs. a bulky traditional DSLR lens with this Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lens design
- The 12-60mm F3.5–5.6 range covers an impressive variety of daily shooting situations (24-120mm 35mm camera lens equivalent)
- Durable splash and dustproof-sealed body is ideally suited for all-weather travel, when combined with splash and dustproof LUMIX G Mirrorless camera models
- Amazing image stability with integrated LUMIX Power Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and LUMIX Dual I.S. camera compatibility
- Fast, accurate focus and salient operation make this LUMIX lens the perfect choice for exceptional photo and video capture
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Product Dimensions | 1 x 1 x 1 inches |
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Item Weight | 8 ounces |
ASIN | B01C56V72Q |
Item model number | H-FS12060 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 24, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Product Description
For everyone interested in a modern alternative to bulky DSLR interchangeable lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses deliver impressive, no-compromise optical performance. The durable, all-weather LUMIX 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Lens* features the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for travel and great photo and video capture, it comes complete with a splash and dustproof sealed body.** And with Dual I.S. (Image Stabilization) compatibility, you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability anywhere you go. Make the move from bulky DSLRs to smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX. *24-120mm 35mm camera lens equivalent. **When mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera.
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Customers like the quality, value, image quality, sharpness, and autofocus of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's an excellent and inexpensive general-purpose prime lens that does a decent job as a macro lens. They appreciate the autofocus speed.
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Customers like the quality of the lens. For example, they say it's an excellent and inexpensive general-purpose prime lens. They're also happy with the quality and the fast auto focus. Some say the lens works well as a macro lens and does many things very well. That said, they mention it'll work well as an interview lens.
"...of the OIS capabilities, my personal experience is that it works very well *with the potential* of producing sharp hand held shots down to 1/10th of..." Read more
"...In short, then, a versatile telephoto at an attractive price...." Read more
"...it works reasonably well in the dark.-..." Read more
"...If you've got a Micro Four Thirds and looking for a quick, easy, high quality, and cheap lens, go the nifty fifty route with this 25mm primr Pannyboi..." Read more
Customers are impressed with the image quality of the lens. They say it produces very nice photographs with nice bokeh. Customers also mention that the lens is optically comparable to more expensive lenses. They also say it's well designed and put together, making it perfect for wildlife and nature photography.
"...as such it is a pretty nice lens capable of producing some very nice photographs as evidenced by user contributions...." Read more
"...The image quality is outstanding, showing a lot of detail - it just tends to look a bit flat compared with higher-cost lenses...." Read more
"...the right aperture setting, it has beautiful bokeh and the image quality is pretty good, though I can see this lens upstaged by more pricey..." Read more
"...=== Summary ===This 25mm f/1.8 lens is very well designed and put together - striking a good balance between solid construction and light..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the lens. They say it's a great product for the price, and perfectly adequate for their needs. Customers also mention that the price/performance ratio is truly outstanding, and produces great, crisp images.
"...general competency make it an ideal component of an *relatively* inexpensive but capable travel or walk around kit when paired with a 14-45mm Lumix..." Read more
"...In short, then, a versatile telephoto at an attractive price...." Read more
"...lenses that is supported for the micro four-thirds format, the price was good, and I heard good things about this lens, so I grabbed it...." Read more
"...a Micro Four Thirds and looking for a quick, easy, high quality, and cheap lens, go the nifty fifty route with this 25mm primr Pannyboi...." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the lens. They say it has good edge-to-edge sharpness, and the quality is sharp. They also mention that the lens is pretty nice and capable of producing some very sharp and crisp photos. Customers also say that the autofocus is silent and the focus wheel has two modes. They further say that they can easily control the amount of sharpness on the subject.
"...Judged as such it is a pretty nice lens capable of producing some very nice photographs as evidenced by user contributions...." Read more
"...at full 200mm zoom, with the stabilization turned on, show good sharpness throughout on images taken from 50 feet away...." Read more
"...Now, onto the actual lens:It's perfect! Quality is sharp, autofocus is SILENT, the focus wheel has two modes..." Read more
"...Good edge-to-edge sharpness : this lens in my view is sharp across the frame even at wide open=== Cons ===-..." Read more
Customers like the auto focus of the lens. They mention that it's super quick, and does a pretty good job focusing in low light situations. The speed seems sufficient during daylight, but the AF does seem to have issues if you quickly move the camera. The autofocus is instantaneous, making it easy to focus.
"...It is conveniently small, focuses fast and does a pretty good job focusing in low light situations...." Read more
"...I'm impressed. I'm also impressed at how fast, and how quietly this lens focuses, especially when compared to the autofocus Nikon G lenses used on..." Read more
"...This makes it easy to focus, though - just pick a target as far away as you want focus to be sharp and the foreground will follow suit according to..." Read more
"...four third lens to be quite frustrating, as it is quite easy to slip in and out of focus at the slightest touch, and when you are zoomed in and..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the lens. They mention it's light enough that they can handhold, and an excellent travel companion. It's also a capable travel or walk around kit, and wonderful in low light.
"...make it an ideal component of an *relatively* inexpensive but capable travel or walk around kit when paired with a 14-45mm Lumix zoom and a..." Read more
"...The lens comes with a hood that fastens securely onto the front. It's light and compact, plastic yet solid with very smooth operation...." Read more
"...It's lightweight and quite small which makes it a "cute" lens...." Read more
"...=== Pros ===- Excellent price point : ~$150 brand new- Light weight : measured 152 grams with both the hood and the lens cap on-..." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it's a good buy given the compact size and low price-tag. They mention it takes up very little space in their camera bag, and is built strong. They also say it fits the camera without any difficulty and is a great compact kit for shooting excellent video. The fit and finish are very good to excellent, and the lens hood fits great.
"...It's small size and general competency make it an ideal component of an *relatively* inexpensive but capable travel or walk around kit when paired..." Read more
"...It takes up very little space in my camera bag (currently a Lowepro Stealth Reporter D200 AW Camera Bag) and does a great job at..." Read more
"...The lens is a bit odd, though not in a bad way. It's most compact when zoomed in a bit - so that's how I'm likely to store it in my bag...." Read more
"...what I liked about it:- it fits the GX85 rather nicely and gives you an additional place to hold the camera while shooting since the..." Read more
Customers like the zoom of the camera lens. They say that it has a good zoom, crisp image, and excellent focus. They also say that the lens zooms in and out very smoothly, has good image stabilization, and auto focus. Customers are also impresseded with the quality of pictures and the depth of focus. The lens has 1.8 aperture and a very close focusing distance.
"...Overall: This is a great zoom lens for anyone starting out with the GF-1...." Read more
"...This lens has a VERY close focusing distance! It’s nearly macro lens close!..." Read more
"...those wanting a relatively cheap, light / compact lens with a decent zoom range..." Read more
"...I almost bought a 14-150, but then I came across this lens. The zoom range is great as 14 is really not wide enough and I prefer zooms with smaller..." Read more
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Despite some reviewers questioning the efficiency of the OIS capabilities, my personal experience is that it works very well *with the potential* of producing sharp hand held shots down to 1/10th of a second at full zoom, a feat that I would not have believed was possible but have meta-data to confirm. (Photo w/notes attached to lens main page)
It's small size and general competency make it an ideal component of an *relatively* inexpensive but capable travel or walk around kit when paired with a 14-45mm Lumix zoom and a Panasonic G Series M4/3 camera. It seems to me that the Panasonic "kit lenses" represent some of the better performing budget minded lenses available and it would appear that most photographers in its target market would be very pleased with a non-defective copy of this lens. Why some enthusiast, purist or pro wannabes would be first attracted to buy and subsequently apply unrealistic performance expectations to an under $300 zoom, (I got mine for $250) and dismiss the lens as a poor performer puzzles me. Those individuals would be better advised to look at some of the remainder of the Lumix lens line bearing the Leica badge. As it stands, The 45-200 appears to be a bargain when price/performance is a determining factor.
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2011
Despite some reviewers questioning the efficiency of the OIS capabilities, my personal experience is that it works very well *with the potential* of producing sharp hand held shots down to 1/10th of a second at full zoom, a feat that I would not have believed was possible but have meta-data to confirm. (Photo w/notes attached to lens main page)
It's small size and general competency make it an ideal component of an *relatively* inexpensive but capable travel or walk around kit when paired with a 14-45mm Lumix zoom and a Panasonic G Series M4/3 camera. It seems to me that the Panasonic "kit lenses" represent some of the better performing budget minded lenses available and it would appear that most photographers in its target market would be very pleased with a non-defective copy of this lens. Why some enthusiast, purist or pro wannabes would be first attracted to buy and subsequently apply unrealistic performance expectations to an under $300 zoom, (I got mine for $250) and dismiss the lens as a poor performer puzzles me. Those individuals would be better advised to look at some of the remainder of the Lumix lens line bearing the Leica badge. As it stands, The 45-200 appears to be a bargain when price/performance is a determining factor.
I've been doing test shots with the lens since it arrived, and I think it's safe to say that any problems with focusing or unsharp images have been fixed. Hand-held results at full 200mm zoom, with the stabilization turned on, show good sharpness throughout on images taken from 50 feet away. Enlarging up small segments of those images and comparing those taken with and without IS turned on show a significant difference. I'm impressed. I'm also impressed at how fast, and how quietly this lens focuses, especially when compared to the autofocus Nikon G lenses used on my D70 and D80. There's no hesitation or hunting. Push the shutter release lightly and boom, you're in focus.
Some reviewers have commended on the relative bulk of this lens in comparison to the 45-150 and 45-175 lenses, and while it is somewhat bigger, it's still very manageable. Cup your left hand under the lens, grasp the camera with your right (for right handers) and it's a very comfortable package- again, comparing this to my old Nikon setup, it's much smaller and lighter than the D70 or D80 with the standard 17-70 zoom.
Another nice feature of this lens is the included light shade, which can be stored in reveres position right on the lens, much like my old 105/2.5 and 135/3.5 Nikkors. It takes up very little space in my camera bag (currently a Lowepro Stealth Reporter D200 AW Camera Bag ) and does a great job at preventing flare. The included lens bag protects somewhat against damage but I'm keeping mine in a neoprene lens bag that provides a bit more protection.
In short, then, a versatile telephoto at an attractive price. Combined with the standard 17-45mm zoom it should cover 99% of all your needs with a M34 camera.
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While this isn't my favorite lens (that would be the Olympus 45mm/1.8), this is currently a very close second. This is an excellent lens, especially for low light. The only reason why this isn't my favorite lens is that for my particular uses, the 45mm is a more useful focal length. For most people, however, the 25mm is probably a way better focal length. I don't believe you can get a faster lens than this one at such a low price.
The Good Parts
* Inexpensive at just over $200
* Good all around focal length for most people
* Sharp and good color
* Metal mount
* Fast F1.7 aperture means you can use a lower ISO in low light
* Good AF speeds (your mileage will vary, depending on the camera you are using)
* Comes with lens hood
* Lightweight
* Good bokeh
* Well made
Could Be Better
* A little chunky (volume-wise, it's bigger than my 45mm)