The Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is a versatile wide-angle to short telephoto zoom lens that's ideal for use in a variety of shooting situations. Designed for use with Micro Four Thirds system cameras, the lens covers a wide-angle to telephoto 24-120mm equivalent focal length range. Designed in collaboration with Leica, the lens uses four aspherical elements and two extra-low dispersion elements to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations for sharp, clear imagery. A rounded nine-blade diaphragm produces attractive out of focus bokeh areas. This is complimented by a linear autofocus motor for fast, accurate and quiet autofocus performance, and a POWER Optical Image Stabilisation system to compensate for the effects of camera shake. This image stabilisation system is also compatible with cameras featuring Dual I.S, where sensor-shift type image stabilisation provides even more effective control over camera shake. This is housed in a durable freeze-, dust- and splash-proof metal body for peace of mind when working in changeable environments.
