Panasonic Micro Four Thirds mount Wide Zoom
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.
Quick answer
The Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S. is a ultra-wide to wide-angle wide zoom lens covering 12-35mm at f/2.8 for the Micro Four Thirds mount. Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
- Micro Four Thirds (24–70mm equiv.)
- 68 Micro Four Thirds cameras
- Focal
- 12–35mm
- Aperture
- f/2.8
- Weight
- 305g
- Filter
- 58mm
- Min focus
- 0.25m
What 12-35mm sees
- Micro Four Thirds crop 2.0× → 24–70mm
- 34.3–84.1° 28.8–73.7° horizontal
Diagonal angle of view. Frames drawn to scale at 12mm (and 35mm). Calculated from the focal length and crop factor, not measured.
Open the field-of-view calculatorPanasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12-35mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Format coverage
- Micro four thirds
- Optical construction
- 14 elements in 9 groups
- Image stabilization
- Yes
Focus
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.25 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.17×
Physical
- Filter thread
- 58 mm
- Weight
- 305 g
- Length
- 73.8 mm
- Diameter
- 67.6 mm
General
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Lens type
- Wide Zoom
- Released
- 2017
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.?
At 12-35mm 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 bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power 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 X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S.?
It zooms across 12-35mm with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. That makes it a ultra-wide to wide-angle lens.
Is the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S. a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a zoom lens covering 12-35mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/2.8.
What is the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power O.I.S. equivalent on a crop sensor?
On Micro Four Thirds (2x crop) it frames like 24–70mm on full frame, with a 28.8–73.7° horizontal and 34.3–84.1° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm F2.8 II Asph. Power 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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