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Panasonic has just announced a new version of its famous Micro Four Thirds 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH. zoom lens: the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. This revamped version has a closer minimum focusing distance of only 15cm, a new lens design, and a mechanism to suppress focus breathing. The good news is the price remains the same at €999.
The Panasonic Lumix GX Vario 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH Power O.I.S. was released in 2017. This versatile 24-70mm Full-Frame equivalent zoom lens was my go-to lens when I used to shoot with Micro Four Thirds cameras. Indeed, it has a handy zoom range, a relatively fast F/2.8 aperture, a compact and lightweight form factor, a robust built-quality, and built-in image stabilization. What else could you ask for?
After the recent LEICA 9mm F/1.7 MFT that we reviewed, Panasonic partnered up with LEICA again to launch a new version of this popular trans standard zoom lens: the Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
This revamped version of the 12-35mm F/2.8 II ASPH. POWER O.I.S. has a lot in common with the previous generation, including:
So, what’s new? There are not many changes from the exterior, as most of the new features are on the inside. However, there is a new mechanism on the inside to suppress focus breathing, which is relevant to filmmakers. Another nice addition is a new micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure changes during recording.
The lens design of this new 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. consists of fourteen elements in nine groups. These include four aspherical lenses, one U.E.D. (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, and one U.H.R. (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens.
The lens also features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating, reducing reflections, and working in tandem with a new light-shielding component, minimizing ghosting and flare.
The aperture diaphragm has seven rounded aperture blades that should provide a smooth and natural-looking bokeh. Furthermore, the front filter thread remains unchanged at only 58mm. Lastly, the minimum focusing distance is now shorter at 15cm at a 12-17mm focal length.
The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. will be available in February 2023 and is priced at €999.
For more information, please visit Panasonic’s website here.
What do you think about this new version of the 12-35mm F/2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S.? Are you considering upgrading to this revamped version? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments down below!
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Jeff Loch is a French freelance director, editor and colorist, working mostly on music videos, commercials, and corporate films.