Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit ASPH. Power O.I.S Lens

PanasonicSKU: 5025232943104

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Panasonic 12-35mm f2.8 Leica DG Vario-Elmarit ASPH. Power O.I.S Lens

  • Superb close-up performance
  • O.I.S. for ultra-sharp photos
  • Ideal for video recording
  • Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design

This Panasonic 12-35mm lens is a great versatile, bright lens for everyday photography. This lens is small and compact, but when attached to a full-frame sensor it has the equivalent length of 24-70mm and covers wide angle ranges, perfect for portraits and wide-angle perspectives.

The bright constant aperture allows this lens to be versatile in lower light conditions and with a shallow depth of field, highlights subjects perfectly. Micro-step aperture control is included in the design to provide smooth exposure control for easy image-making. An addition of a unique Nano Crystal Coating limits less flare and ghosting when shooting with strong lighting conditions.

The lens is designed with an optical Image stabilizer to minimize the appearance of camera shake and to ensure imagery is crisp and sharp. Designed with a rounded seven-blade diaphragm provides smooth focussing for impressive bokeh quality.

Along with its sleek design, this is a robust and durable lens that is splash, dust, and freezeproof design benefits working in all various weather 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.

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