Lens Panasonic HSA12035

VIDEO Lens Panasonic HSA12035 Video #1

Rent price: 23.00 EUR/day + VAT 22%

For most photographers' kits, a 24-70mm zoom is a must-have. This versatile zoom range is an all-in-one solution for a wide variety of subjects, from landscapes and travel shots to portraiture and pretty much anything in between. Add in a constant f/2.8 aperture, like on the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II here, and you have an even more well-rounded lens that's good for low-light as well as better subject isolation than slower zooms.

As for the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II, in particular, this "Mark II" lens is a refresh of Panasonic's earlier 12-35mm (24-70mm-eq.) high-end X-series zoom. Announced at CES 2017, the 12-35mm f/2.8 II is a relatively minor refresh of the previous 12-35mm lens, offering and updated exterior design -- a sleek black finish and updated lettering -- as well as Dual I.S/Dual I.S. 2 image stabilization compatibility on supported Lumix cameras. The AF system is also upgraded with new linear motors that support Panasonic cameras with 240fps AF drive sensors, and the lens uses a newer aperture control mechanism that allows for smoother, more even aperture changes while panning or zooming during brightness changes. 

The Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II is a highly versatile lens for Panasonic shooters, for both photographers and videographers alike, and Micro Four Thirds users deserve to consider this model if they need a high-end 24-70mm -eq. f/2.8 lens. With top-notch performance, excellent image quality and excellent build quality, the Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II earned the top prize for Best Standard Zoom of 2017 in our annual Lens of the Year awards. Read on below for our detailed lab analysis of this excellent standard zoom lens.

Features:

• Lens Construction: 14 elements in 9 groups (4 aspherical lenses, 1 UED lens, 1 UHR lens)
• Nano Surface Coating: Yes
• Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
• Focal Length: f=12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-70mm)
• Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum Aperture: F2.8
• Minimum Aperture: F22
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.25m / 0.82ft
• Maximum magnification: Approx. 0.17x / 0.34x (35mm camera equivalent)

Dimensions: 67.6x73.8 mm

Weight: 305 g