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product_id: 39631087
title: "LUMIX Professional 12-60mm Camera Lens, Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT, F2.8-4.0 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-ES12060 (Black)"
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# 240 fps ultra-fast autofocus 12-60mm versatile zoom Splash/dust/freezeproof ruggedness LUMIX Professional 12-60mm Camera Lens, Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT, F2.8-4.0 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-ES12060 (Black)

**Brand:** panasonic
**Price:** KSh288072
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

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- **What is this?** LUMIX Professional 12-60mm Camera Lens, Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT, F2.8-4.0 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-ES12060 (Black) by panasonic
- **How much does it cost?** KSh288072 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- panasonic enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted panasonic brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **All-in-One Zoom Powerhouse:** 5X optical zoom (24-120mm eq.) with bright F2.8-4.0 aperture adapts from sweeping landscapes to intimate portraits.
- • **Crystal-Clear Leica Optics:** Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating slashes ghosting & flare for razor-sharp, vibrant images.
- • **Built to Brave Any Adventure:** Durable metal body with splash, dust & freeze resistance means your lens keeps up with your boldest shoots.
- • **Unmatched Stability On-the-Go:** Dual I.S. 2.0 + Power O.I.S. combo crushes shake for blur-free handheld shots anywhere.
- • **Lightning-Fast Focus Precision:** 240 fps linear motor ensures silky smooth aperture shifts & razor-sharp 4K video capture.

## Overview

The Panasonic LUMIX Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 lens delivers professional-grade optics with advanced Nano Surface Coating, ultra-fast 240 fps autofocus, and industry-leading Dual I.S. 2.0 stabilization. Its rugged, weather-sealed metal body and versatile 5X zoom range make it the ultimate companion for mirrorless Micro Four Thirds shooters seeking sharp, stable, and stunning images in any environment.

## Description

Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. As an optical partner of legendary LEICA Lenses, Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT H-ES12060 features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce bothersome reflections across the entire light spectrum for the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for the outdoors, this professional grade metal body lens features a splash / dustproof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera. Featuring Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization compatibility with 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0 (Image Stabilization), you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability across both video and still. For added versatile high performance, this standard zoom lens offers a F2.8-4.0 ASPH and focal length of 12-60mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-120mm) to render everything clearly, from corner to corner. What’s more, the stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K video where precise focusing is essential. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX.

Review: Fabulous travel lens - This is a great lens. I use it almost exclusively when traveling. It's larger than primes but is not heavy and balances well on my Panasonic G9 body. It is very sharp throughout. With a body that has electronic magnification, its reach is great. Color rendition is very accurate. Very easy to shoot hand held because of the synched IS. The build seems very sturdy, even after a number of years of use. I wish I'd pull the trigger on it long before I did.
Review: A robust flexible lens with great glass. - This lens offers wide range of uses. It has a hardy metal body providing confidence its gonna hold up. Great for adventure photography, but can still be used for city and home settings wonderfully. You just can't beat that Leica glass for its artistic value. Great over all lens with above average specs in many areas.

## Features

- NANO SURFACE COATING: Professional, high quality LEICA DG VARIO ELMARIT camera lens optics with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce unwanted ghosting and flaring for crystal clear pictures (4 ASPH / 2 UED)
- HIGH SPEED AUTO FOCUSING: Upgraded faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor performs smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden jumps in exposure for improved video performance
- ADVANCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with enhanced LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirrorless cameras immediately compensates even large camera shake and vibrations for sharp, blur free photos
- STANDARD ZOOM LENS: A 5X optical 24 to 120 millimeter (35 millimeter camera equivalent) focal length with F2.8 4.0 ASPH provides flexible framing from breathtaking landscapes to beautiful, mid telephoto 60 millimeter portraits
- RUGGED HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN: Durable metal body camera lens braves the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location (Splashproof / Dustproof / Freezeproof); Minimum Aperture:F22. Extra Low Dispersion (ED) lenses correct chromatic aberration rendering sharp, high contrast images with clear colors from corner to corner

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01N7LGSZO |
| Batteries | 1 Nonstandard Battery batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #618 in SLR Camera Lenses |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (145) |
| Date First Available | January 4, 2017 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.3 pounds |
| Item model number | H-ES12060 |
| Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Product Dimensions | 4.49 x 4.49 x 7.24 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Panasonic
- **Compatible Mountings:** Four Thirds, Olympus/Panasonic Standard 4/3
- **Lens Type:** Standard
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 60 Millimeters

## Images

![LUMIX Professional 12-60mm Camera Lens, Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT, F2.8-4.0 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S, Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-ES12060 (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L+XezMU6S.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the difference between this one and the previous generation?**
A: I am guessing (and apparently the Panasonic team could not figure this out) is not the "previous generation" of this lens, but the also recently released 12-60/3.5-5.6 lens. The first version was (1) half the price, (2) about 1/3 less weight and (3) not Leica branded. I have it and am very happy - but of course I got it before this new 12-60 was announced. There has only been (from what I have found) one full review of the new lens - and no direct comparison so far between the two. Everyone on the photography boards are assuming that because of the way the new lens was made (different lens configuration and build quality) that it should produce better images. But as I said - no direct comparisons yet. The original was more of a "consumer grade" lens and the new one seems to be more of a "pro" lens - even though Panasonic has not used that "pro" designation the way Olympus has.

**Q: panasonic:: everyone on dpreview has made in china lenses. isn't this lens made in china and not germany?**
A: Thank you for reaching out! While a German brand lens this unit is manufactured in China

**Q: Is this a constant f2.8 or does the fstop decrease as you zoom in?**
A: The lens is not a constant 2.8 it is a variable to f4

**Q: Can someone provide me with the physical dimensions of the lens? Specifically, length from the camera body to the end of the lens at the 12mm zoom pos**
A: Dear customer, thank you for your question. Filter diameter 62mm Max. diameter Approx. 68.4mm (2.7inch) Overall length Approx. 86mm (3.4inch) (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) Mass (Weight) Approx. 320g (0.70lb)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous travel lens
*by T***Z on January 4, 2026*

This is a great lens. I use it almost exclusively when traveling. It's larger than primes but is not heavy and balances well on my Panasonic G9 body. It is very sharp throughout. With a body that has electronic magnification, its reach is great. Color rendition is very accurate. Very easy to shoot hand held because of the synched IS. The build seems very sturdy, even after a number of years of use. I wish I'd pull the trigger on it long before I did.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A robust flexible lens with great glass.
*by A***R on January 15, 2026*

This lens offers wide range of uses. It has a hardy metal body providing confidence its gonna hold up. Great for adventure photography, but can still be used for city and home settings wonderfully. You just can't beat that Leica glass for its artistic value. Great over all lens with above average specs in many areas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of my favorite 4/3 lenses of that period was the Olympus Zuiko ...
*by T***E on March 12, 2017*

I began using 4/3 system cameras before the advent of micro 4/3. One of my favorite 4/3 lenses of that period was the Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 SWD. The 24-120 (full frame equivalent) range is extremely useful, especially for traveling. Thus, I was intrigued in knowing if the new Panasonic-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 would fill that gap again for me. I have also used the excellent Olympus 12-40 f2.8 as well as the Panasonic 12-35 f2.8. The Olympus 12-40 is a great lens, but sometimes it’s nice to have a little more reach. Although both Olympus and Panasonic have made cheaper lenses, whose ranges are useful (e.g., the Olympus 12-50 3.5-6.3 and Panasonic 12-60 f3.5-5.6), these lenses are slower and seem to be not up to the same quality standards as the Olympus pro lenses and the Panasonic-Leica lenses. In the first few weeks of use, I have been very impressed by the Panasonic-Leica 12-60 f2.8-4 image quality, sharpness, and color rendition. I have been using it on both the Panasonic GX 8 and the OMD EM1 Mark ii. It is nicely balanced on both cameras. Its image stabilization (IS) only works in sync with the newer Panasonic bodies, but not Olympus bodies. Nevertheless, the five-axis stabilization of the new Olympus OMD is outstanding, so I haven’t noticed any issues in using this lens on the Olympus body. The zoom is silky smooth, the lens is fast focusing, and its construction is very good and weather resistant, although it does not seem to have the more substantial build-quality feel of the Panasonic-Leica f42.5mm Nocticron lens, which is one of my favorites. The f2.8 is also nice to have at its 12 mm length, but it starts creeping up to 3.0 and ultimately 4.0 fairly rapidly when you begin to zoom in closer. In terms of size, it is nearly comparable to the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 (diameter 70 mm Oly vs. 68 mm Pan-Leica; length 84 mm Oly vs. 86 mm Pan-Leica). Both use a 62 mm filter thread. In terms of weight, the Pana-Leica is only 320 g compared to the Oly 12-40 at 382 g. When compared to the excellent new Olympus 12-100 f4.0 at 561 g, the Pan-Leica is considerable lighter, although without the tele-zoom reach. I considered the new Olympus 12-100 mm, but the Pan-Leica is about $300 cheaper and more compact, with a faster aperture at the wide range. The lens is also purported to be very good for video, although my primary purpose in using it is for stills. I intend to use this lens particularly for travel purposes and some street photography. Overall, I find it to be a nice compromise between the Olympus 12-40 f2.8 and the Olympus 12-100 f4.0 both in size, range, and price. You won’t regret have any of these lenses, but I am, thus far, pleased with my choice as I am also trying to reduce the total number of lenses I use.

## Frequently Bought Together

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