Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH Review

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Reviews of the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH from around the web.

ephotozine.com »

This is the first of a new range of premium Leica DG optics, designed for Micro Four Thirds (MFT) format and reviewed here using the Panasonic Lumix G6 body. 12-60mm on MFT equates to a “35mm-equivalent” of 24-120mm, making an extremely versatile standard zoom range. Appended with the legendary Leica name, expectations will be high, so let's see how the lens performs with a keen sense of anticipation.
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mirrorlessons.com »

The latest lens in Panasonic’s range of premium Leica DG optics is the 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0. Following the Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 (mark I and II) and M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO, it becomes the third high quality standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds. Although it lacks the constant aperture of its siblings, it offers more reach on the telephoto end, which makes it a good option for everyday photography and travel.
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