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Certified Keeper Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
86 PixelMeter Score 20 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Sharp, high-contrast optical performance with excellent center sharpness
  • Fast, quiet, and precise autofocus system
  • Durable, weather-sealed build quality that remains compact and lightweight
  • Effective built-in optical image stabilization
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture across the entire zoom range
Cons Cons
  • High retail price point
  • Softness in the corners and edges at wider apertures
  • Lack of a physical manual focus switch and reliance on fly-by-wire focusing
  • Presence of chromatic aberration and distortion requiring software correction
  • Design issues with the lens hood and physical size on smaller camera bodies

Launch price Launch price $999.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 12-35mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds · Micro Four Thirds
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor stepper focus motor
Weight & size Weight & size 305g (10.8 oz) · 67.6 x 73.8 mm (2.66 x 2.91 in)

Announcement date Announcement date May 21, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999.99
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Micro Four Thirds
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G X Vario

Elements Elements 14
Groups Groups 9

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 12mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 35mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 84° - 34°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor stepper focus motor
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Weight Weight 305g (10.8 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 67.6mm (2.66 in)
Length Length 73.8mm (2.91 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 58mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None