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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.

Quick answer

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-32mm at f/3.5 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Focal
12–32mm
Aperture
f/3.5
Weight
70g
Filter
37mm
Min focus
0.2m

What 12-32mm sees

Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 24–64mm
37.4–84.1° 31.4–73.7° horizontal

Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm (and 32mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.

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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. specifications

Optics

Focal length
12-32mm
Maximum aperture
f/3.5
Format coverage
Micro four thirds
Optical construction
8 elements in 7 groups
Image stabilization
Yes

Focus

Minimum focus distance
0.2 m
Maximum magnification
0.13×

Physical

Filter thread
37 mm
Weight
70 g
Length
24 mm
Diameter
55.5 mm

General

Brand
Panasonic
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Lens type
Wide Zoom
Released
2013

Specification source: en.wikipedia.org

What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.?

At 12-32mm this is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom, which typically suits:

  • Landscapes and big skies
  • Architecture and interiors
  • Astrophotography and night skies
  • Landscapes and cityscapes
  • Street and travel photography

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. use?

It uses the Micro Four Thirds mount, so it fits Micro Four Thirds cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S.?

It zooms across 12-32mm with a maximum aperture of f/3.5. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.

Is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 12-32mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/3.5.

What is the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?

On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24–64mm on full frame, with a 31.4–73.7° horizontal and 37.4–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.

Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 Asph. Mega O.I.S. fit?

Any Micro Four Thirds-mount camera, including OM System OM-1, OM System OM-1 Mark II, OM System OM-5, Olympus OM-D E-M1, and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and 63 more.

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