Monday, May 21, 2012

Panasonic launches Lumix G Vario 12-35mm F2.8 fast zoom for Micro Four Thirds


It has been almost a year since the rumours speculating around that Panasonic will release fast lens and today, we finally got the announcement from Panasonic!


Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. Key features :


  • 24-70mm-equivalent focal length; constant F2.8 maximum aperture
  • 'Power OIS' optical image stabilization
  • Nano surface coating for suppression of flare and ghosting
  • 'HD' designation - near silent operation during video shooting
  • Micro Four Thirds mount for Panasonic and Olympus cameras


In full frame, 12-35mm are equivalent to 24-70mm with constant f.28. This lens come with Power O.I.S for image stabilisation. It doesnt have power zoom though.


The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035) lens will be available in August 2012. Pricing are expected at 1100 euro.

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