Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH. Power O.I.S. Lens
The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is the standard zoom that stays on a GH or G9 body all day. It is a Micro Four Thirds lens, so the 12 - 60mm focal length frames like 24 - 120mm on a 35mm camera, and the optical formula runs 14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical, 2 ED). It is built to the Leica DG optical standard Panasonic applies to its higher-tier glass.
Maximum aperture is F2.8 - 4, closing to F22, the diaphragm has 9 blades in a circular iris, and it focuses to 0.20m (wide) / 0.24m (tele). Maximum magnification is 0.3x (0.6x, 35mm equivalent), the filter thread is 62mm, and the lens measures 68.4mm max diameter x approx. 86mm length at approx. 320g (excluding caps and hood).
| Lens Name | LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm / F2.8-4.0 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. |
|---|---|
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds System standard |
| Focal Length | 12 - 60mm (24 - 120mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Maximum Aperture | F2.8 - 4 |
| Minimum Aperture | F22 |
| Lens Construction | 14 elements in 12 groups (4 aspherical, 2 ED) |
| Diaphragm | 9 blades, circular aperture diaphragm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.20m (wide) / 0.24m (tele) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.3x (0.6x, 35mm equivalent) |
| Filter Size | 62mm |
| Angle of View | 84 - 20 degrees |
| Dimensions | 68.4mm max diameter x approx. 86mm length |
| Weight | Approx. 320g (excluding caps and hood) |








