Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm
A bright f/2.8-4.0 aperture across a versatile 24-120mm equivalent range, combined with a durable, weather-sealed metal body, makes this lens a standout all-rounder. Its optical stabilization pairs with compatible LUMIX bodies for Dual I.S. 2.0, and the LEICA-engineered glass with Nano Surface Coating delivers sharp, high-contrast images in a compact 320g package. This lens is best for wildlife and sports shooters who need a rugged, fast-focusing zoom that performs reliably in harsh conditions.
Focal length 12-60mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 320 g
af type Linear motor
lens type zoom
68 Overall Score
Price R$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong optical (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 |
| Focal Length Max | 60 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 62 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 12-60mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 320 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 12-60mm | 98 | 23 | 84.4 | 52.5 | 91.1 | 20.2 | 93.3 | 61.1 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
Usage Scores
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