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Black Micro Four Thirds zoom lens with silver accents and focus ring

Panasonic

Panasonic H-ES12035 Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT 12-35mm/F2.8 ASPH./Power O.I.S. camera lens

SKU CH-ZTBH-3S5FA

Micro Four Thirds zoom covering 24–70mm equivalent with constant f/2.8 aperture and Power O.I.S. stabilisation

  • Focus systemAuto Focus
  • Product typeZoom Lens
  • Compatible withMirrorless Camera
  • Product colorBlack
  • Constant f/2.8 aperture maintains exposure across the zoom range
  • 12–35 mm focal length covers 24–70 mm equivalent wide-angle to portrait
  • Power O.I.S. plus Dual I.S. 2 compatibility reduces camera shake for sharper handheld shots
  • Aspherical, UED and UHR elements minimise distortion and deliver edge-to-edge sharpness
  • Nano Surface Coating suppresses ghosting and flare for cleaner contrast

Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 is a constant-aperture zoom lens built for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. It covers a 24-70mm equivalent focal range, making it suitable for wide-angle to short-telephoto work. Aspherical, UED and UHR elements reduce aberrations while Nano Surface Coating suppresses ghosting and flare. Power O.I.S. combines with Dual I.S. 2 for effective shake reduction.

Hybrid shooters needing constant f/2.8

Photographers and videographers who require a weather-resistant standard zoom with consistent exposure throughout the range will benefit from the fixed f/2.8 aperture and fast autofocus. The lens suits event, travel and documentary work where lighting changes quickly. Buyers who need longer telephoto reach or a wider maximum aperture for shallow depth of field should look at alternative optics.

Micro Four Thirds mount with Power O.I.S.

This lens uses the Micro Four Thirds mount and relies on Power Optical Image Stabilisation working with compatible camera bodies for Dual I.S. 2 performance. It will not function on other mirrorless systems without an adapter that may lose stabilisation or autofocus speed. Verify your body supports the Dual I.S. 2 protocol to gain the full five-axis correction benefit.

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Price $757.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 2,570 comparable items (median $546.49).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePanasonic
Model nameH-ES12035
Product typeZoom Lens
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Focus systemAuto Focus
Compatibility
Compatible withMirrorless Camera

Questions about this item

How much heat does the H-ES12035 generate during all-day video recording?

The lens has no moving cooling parts and its constant f/2.8 aperture keeps power draw minimal, so it stays cool to the touch even after hours of continuous shooting.

Which camera body features must I already own for Power O.I.S. and Dual I.S. 2 to function?

You need a Micro Four Thirds body that supports lens-based stabilisation and Panasonic’s 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 synchronisation; older bodies without that firmware will still use the lens’s own O.I.S. alone.

Will the 12-35mm focal range vignette on my original 12-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor?

The optical formula covers the full Micro Four Thirds image circle, so even first-generation sensors show no corner darkening at any zoom setting.

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