Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Review

May 13, 2016 | Mark Goldstein | Rating star Rating star Rating star Rating star

Main Rivals

Listed below are some of the rivals of the Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S..

Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a brand new standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for around £450/$600, is the EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 worth upgrading to from a kit lens, and is it a worthy alternative to the venerable 24-105mm f/4 L version? Read our Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM review to find out...

Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS

The Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is a fast standard zoom lens for Fujifilm X-series compact system cameras. Offering a focal range of 27-84mm in 35mm terms, 4 stops of built-in image stabilisation, a compact and lightweight design, 0.1 second auto-focusing and an aperture ring, is the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS a viable alternative to the XF prime lenses that have been released so far? Read our Fujifilm XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS review to find out...

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR

The AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II is a brand new premium standard zoom lens for DX-format DSLRs. Does the AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II offer enough to justify its $1069.95 / £869.99 / €1179.00 price-tag? Read our in-depth AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens review to find out...

Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ

The M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ is a new standard zoom lens from Olympus for the Micro Four Thirds system. Offering a 24-100mm focal length, fast and near-silent focusing and a variable-speed electromagnetic zoom mechanism, this weather-sealed lens makes the perfect walk-around partner for the new OM-D E-M5 camera body. Read our in-depth Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ review.

Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH

The Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH is a new premium standard zoom lens for the Micro Four Thirds system of interchangeable lens cameras. Offering an effective focal range of 24-70mm in 35mm terms, the Panasonic 12-35mm lens boasts a fast constant aperture of F2.8, fast and quiet auto-focusing, quality construction and weather sealing. Read our in-depth Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH review, complete with 60 sample images, to find out if it's a must-have lens for Micro Four Thirds photographers.

Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM

The Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM is a brand new premium standard zoom lens for full-frame DSLR cameras. Retailing for £849.99 / $899.99, can the Sigma 24-105mm take on and beat the equivalent lenses from Canon and Nikon? Read our Sigma 24-105mm F4 DG OS HSM review to find out...

Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS

The Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS is a versatile lens for Sony E-mount cameras, offering a 6x zoom range, constant f/4 aperture and power zoom functionality. Is it a worthwhile upgrade from the standard kit lens that ships with your camera? Read our Sony E PZ 18-105mm f/4G OSS review to find out...