Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lens Reviews and Tests

Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario is a standard zoom lens which was announced for a companion to the tiny GM1 micro four thirds camera.

Test results for the new compact Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 lens is very positive. Here are some conclusions from several sites.

The lens has reviewed before and it produces excellent, sharp photos at all focal lengths, even wide open, and has minimal distortion, vignetting and chromatic aberration.

Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lens Reviews and Tests

CamerastuffReview posted their full review for the lens. Their conclusion is very positive. They say “The Panasonic 12-32 mm shows that bigger doesn’t always have to be better when it comes to image quality. This lens offers the same picture quality as the 14-42 mm micro-43 kit lenses or the 18-55 mm kit lenses for APS-C cameras.”

ePhotozine also posted a full review for the Panasonic 12-32mm lens. Their review includes MTF charts and several sample images taken with the lens. They say “this lens represents pretty good value for money, especially when the excellent performance and diminutive size are taken into account.”

Tyson Robichaud posted test results for the lens. Excellent review includes several ISO comparison images at all levels and comparison with the Panasonic Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4 lens. DxOMark posted their test results for the lens.

Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 ASPH MEGA O.I.S. Lumix G Vario Price and Availability

Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 mft lens covers a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-64mm. It has compact design of the retractable mechanism adopted with three aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element. 240 fps focusing system enables quick and precise AF performance.

Panasonic 12-32mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 lens price is $394.24. The lens is available from the camera stores below.