Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

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Micro Four Thirds Standard Zoom mft 2026

Image Stabilization

Weather Sealed

Autofocus

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12-60mm

Focal length

f/2.8

Max aperture

320 g

Weight

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Max aperture

f/1.8

f/2.8

f/5.6

Zoom Ratio: 5x

Min aperture: f/22
Diaphragm blades: 9

Optics

Optical construction: 14 elements in 12 groups
Special elements: 4 aspherical elements, 2 ED elements
Coatings: Nano Surface Coating, fluorine coating

Focusing

Minimum focus: 20 cm
Max magnification: 0.3×
AF motor: Linear motor

Physical

Weight: 320 g
Dimensions: ⌀68mm × 86mm
Filter thread: 62 mm
Color: Black

Recommended Use

Ideal for: Architecture, Landscapes, Street, Travel, Vlogging, Walkaround / Daily, Weddings

Release year: 2026
Announced: Aug 25, 2026
Approx price: $900 USD

The best

Leica DG 12-60mm f/2.8-4 Micro Four Thirds zoom with O.I.S.

Also

H-ES12060A refresh adds fluorine front coating and Nano Surface Coating

Summary

The Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. H-ES12060A is a premium standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Its 12-60mm range gives a 24-120mm equivalent field of view, wide enough for travel, landscapes and interiors while still reaching into short telephoto territory for portraits and details. With a variable f/2.8-4 aperture, POWER O.I.S. stabilization, a 9-blade diaphragm and a 14-element, 12-group optical formula, it sits well above a basic kit zoom.

The H-ES12060A version keeps the established Leica DG foundation but adds fluorine coating to the front element alongside Nano Surface Coating. This is not a ground-up optical redesign; instead, it is a practical refresh for a lens designed to spend a lot of time outdoors and on the camera. Easier cleaning of dust, fingerprints and water drops matters on a travel and documentary zoom, and the declared dust, splash and low-temperature resistance makes the lens feel better suited to demanding everyday use.

In real-world shooting, this lens can cover street photography, travel, casual events, family work, landscapes, lightweight video and close details without forcing a lens change. The 0.20 m wide-end minimum focus and 0.30x maximum magnification make it surprisingly useful for near subjects, even though it is not a dedicated macro. At 320 g, with a 62mm filter thread and an approximately 68 x 86mm body, it preserves the portability of Micro Four Thirds while adding Leica DG rendering, stabilization and a very flexible 24-120mm equivalent range.