Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
12-60mm / F2.8-4
24-120mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
12-40mm / F2.8
24-80mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight62g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 12-60mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II suits you better
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.86mm long × 68.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II84mm long × 69.9mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 12mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 60mm | 40mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 20cm | — |
| Max magnification | 0.30× | 0.30× | — |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 320g | 382g | −62g |
| Length | 86mm | 84mm | +2mm |
| Diameter | 68.4mm | 69.9mm | −1.5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2017 | 2022 | −5year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
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