The LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35 mm is one of my favorite Micro Four Third lenses. It’s sharp, light, and lived on the GH cameras. Today Panasonic has released the updated Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S lens.
Key Updates
- The glass material of the UHR lens element is newly updated with higher transmittance to achieve greater natural color reproduction.
- Due to its thin coating with nanometer-level microstructure and an ultra-low dispersion ratio, the reflection of the entire wavelength of 380-780 mm, including the visual light range, is reduced.
- The occurrence of ghost and flare is minimized.
- Shorter focusing distance of 0.15m (at wide-end) with a larger magnification ratio of 0.21x (at 17mm)
- Smooth, silent operation with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system, with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240 fps.
- The external design has also been refined for mobility with its approximately 306 g compact size, lightweight, and rugged dust/splash-resistant* design that withstands use under harsh conditions even at 10 degrees below zero centigrade.
Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S lens
The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. is comprised of fourteen lens elements in nine groups, including four aspherical lenses, one UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) to achieve high optical performance.
The glass material of the UHR lens element is newly updated with higher transmittance to achieve greater natural color reproduction. Panasonic’s unique nano surface coating provides effective antireflection and produces clear description. Due to its thin coating with nanometer-level microstructure and an ultra-low dispersion ratio, the reflection of the entire wavelength of 380-780 mm, including visual light range, is reduced. Together with a newly adopted light-shielding part, the occurrence of ghost and flare is minimized.
Price and Availability
The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. will be available at the end of February 2023 for $899.99.
