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NigelBarrosYouTube, 163K followers“I shot on a single lens, I would say 99% of the time, my trusty Lumix 12 to35 F2.8, and I used a variable ND filter when I needed it.”
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“For where I'm at right now, I feel like I could show up with a GH7, this 12 to 35 mm lens, and maybe a couple primes, and that would be more than sufficient for me.”
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Watch the video“…this is the Panasonic 12 to 40 and even though this is a constant f2.8 the exposure actually changes a bit as you're zooming in and out”
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Curtis JuddYouTube, 233K followers“* Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens”
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Harris CraycraftYouTube, 102K followers“…so I ended up going with the Lumix 12 to 35 native glass for the gh 5 it's f 2.8 and with this I get both wider and tighter crop and zoom that I did with my 18 and 35 with the adapter”
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What reviewers say
Based on 2 reviews (0 press, 2 video), newest October 2017
What YouTube reviews of the Lumix 12-35mm f/2.8 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.
Where it shines
- Build & handling
- Size & weight
- SharpnessNot covered by enough reviews
- Rendering & bokehNot covered by enough reviews
- AutofocusNot covered by enough reviews
Size & weightMostly positive: Leans positive.Light at ~300g, though heavier than the kit lens.2 reviews›
Praise (1)
“it weighs in at just over 300 G or 10 oz so actually is not that heavy on the camera”
VideoDavid Thorpe · August 2012Watch at 1:50
Complaints (1)
“definitely weighs a little bit more than the kit lens”
VideoNate's Film Tutorials, John Hess · October 2017Watch at 0:43
Build & handlingRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Smooth weather-sealed zoom ring, solid, premium machined-feel construction.2 reviews›
Praise (4)
“the zoom action is outstandingly smooth and well weighted and doesn't creep when held downwards”
VideoDavid Thorpe · August 2012Watch at 2:00
“it looks very handsome a Dusky deep gray or black depending on how the light catches it quite sexy in its way it makes you want to touch it pick it up and it feels solid almost like it has being machined”
VideoDavid Thorpe · August 2012Watch at 1:35
“it feels like a much higher quality build”
VideoNate's Film Tutorials, John Hess · October 2017Watch at 0:49
“the zoom ring is very nice weather sealed”
VideoNate's Film Tutorials, John Hess · October 2017Watch at 0:51
- ValueNot covered by enough reviews
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