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Panasonic 12-60MM f2.8-4.0 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit Micro Four Thirds Lens

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Panasonic 12-60MM f2.8-4.0 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit Micro Four Thirds Lens

Name: Panasonic 12-60MM f2.8-4.0 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit Micro Four Thirds Lens
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 5025232859184
Price: 799.0 GBP
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Panasonic 12-60MM f2.8-4.0 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit Micro Four Thirds Lens

24-120mm in 35mm camera equivalent (5x zoom range)
Covers the full range of daily shooting situations
Perfect for dynamic landscapes, to portraits, to low-light situations
Beautiful defocus effect from the f/2.8-4.0 high-speed performance

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 Lens is a new standard length zoom lens ranging from 24-120mm in 35mm camera equivalent or a 5x zoom range.

It’s the first lens in Panasonic’s Leica DG Vario-Elmarit f/2.8-4.0 series and covers the full range of daily shooting situations, making it suitable for taking dynamic landscapes, portraits, and even low light situations. The shallow depth of field gives a beautiful defocus or bokeh effect and high-speed performance.

Power O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser) effectively compensates for blurring means it’s easy to shoot even in dim lighting

Works with Dual I.S. (Image Stabiliser, 5-axis Dual I.S. and 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 systems on Panasonic Lumix G cameras.

Excellent for video recording – features silent operation from the inner focus drive system & micro-step drive system in the aperture control section

Optical design achieves exceptional barycentric stability to minimise image shifts during zooming

Compact, rugged, dust, and splash-proof design that is also freeze-proof down to -10 degrees Celsius to withstand professional use under harsh conditions

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.