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Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH Power OIS

Panasonic's 2012 constant-f/2.8 standard zoom for Micro Four Thirds: 24-70 mm equivalent, splash and dust sealed, at 305 g.

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£264
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Value & Depreciation
£999
Launch price
→
£264
Today
=
74%
Value drop
Over ~14 years, this lens has cost roughly £52/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year lenses in its class.
Core
Released
2012
Focal Length
12–35mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Filter Size
58mm
Dimensions
67.6mm diameter × 73.8mm length
Weight
305g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Stepping motor
Optical IS
Optical IS (O.I.S.)
Aperture Blades
7
Magnification
0.17x
Min. Focus Distance
25cm

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.4/10
Street
6.1/10
Travel
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
7.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.9/10
Filmmaking
6.2/10
Documentary
6.8/10
Landscape
7.0/10
Casual
7.1/10
Food
4.6/10
Architecture
6.4/10
Astrophotography
5.1/10
Underwater
6.5/10
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 7.5 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing.
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Travel 7.3 Strong on portability, focal length and weather sealing.
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Casual 7.1 Strong on focal length, portability and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.6 Held back by close focusing and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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