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Panasonic LUMIX Professional 12-35mm Camera Lens G X VARIO II, F2.8 ASPH, Dual I.S. 2.0 with Power O.I.S., Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds, H-HSA12035 (2017 Model, Black)

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H-HSA12035
Brand Panasonic
Focal Length Description 12 - 35mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24 - 70mm)
Lens Type Wide Angle
Compatible Mountings Micro Four Thirds
Camera Lens Description 35 month

About this item

  • NANO SURFACE COATING: Professional, high-quality LUMIX G X VARIO II camera lens optics with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce unwanted ghosting and flaring for crystal-clear pictures (4 ASPH / 1 UED / 1 UHR)
  • HIGH-SPEED AUTO FOCUSING: Upgraded faster focus tracking via a 240 fps linear motor performs smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden jumps in exposure for improved video performance
  • ADVANCED OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION: Panasonic POWER O.I.S. compatible with enhanced LUMIX Dual I.S. 2.0 LUMIX Mirrorless cameras immediately compensates even large camera shake and vibrations for sharp, blur-free photos
  • HIGH-SPEED ZOOM LENS: A 3X optical 24-70 millimeter (35 millimeter camera equivalent) focal length with F2.8 constant aperture brightness covers wide-angle to standard to medium telephoto shooting for capturing top-quality landscapes and indoor shots
  • RUGGED HIGH-PERFORMANCE DESIGN: Durable metal body camera lens braves the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location (Splashproof / Dustproof / Freezeproof).Closest Focusing Distance:0.25 m / 0.82 ft
  • Lens Type: Wide Angle

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Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens G X VARIO II H-HSA12035

Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens G X VARIO II H-HSA12035

Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Mount

The Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 delivers a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. This Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lens features a newly refreshed 12-35mm F2.8 X Series lens with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to help reduce unwanted ghosting and flaring. It also boasts Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization compatibility with 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0 (Image Stabilization) for hand-held stability across both video and still. For added durability when filming outside, the professional grade metal body camera lens features a splash / freeze / dustproof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera.

At a Glance:

  • Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating reduces unwanted glare
  • 240 fps linear motor performs faster focus tracking
  • POWER O.I.S. compensates camera shake and vibrations
  • 24-70mm (35mm camera equivalent) F2.8 constant aperture brightness
  • Durable metal body camera lens is splash / freeze / dustproof

Features & Benefits

12-35mm / F2.8 Versatile High Performance

Splash / Dust / Freezeproof Design Withstands the Elements

Power O.I.S. Compensates Camera Shake for Crisp Images

12-35mm / F2.8 Versatile High Performance

Get high F2.8 brightness over the entire zoom range with this high-speed zoom lens. Its focal length of 12 - 35mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24 - 70mm) covers wide-angle to standard to medium telephoto shooting. Not only ideal for capturing landscapes while traveling, this lens’s wide diameter gives you top-quality indoor shots too. Perceptive and defocusing effects add to the features, giving you exactly the kind of photos and videos you’re looking for. Its splash/dust/freezeproof design also makes it great for shooting outdoors, so you can use it in nearly any weather with a splash/dust/freezeproof LUMIX camera and be creative.

Splash / Dust / Freezeproof Design Withstands the Elements

Brave the elements in nearly any kind of weather or shooting location. This lens features a splash / dust / freezeproof construction* that is tough enough to withstand even heavy field use. It protects the lens system inside from sand, rain and more, making it perfect for shooting under harsh conditions. Now there is nothing holding you back from capturing the creative nature or landscape shots you want.

*The lens supports this feature in conjunction with splash/dust/freezeproof LUMIX cameras.

Power O.I.S. Compensates Camera Shake for Crisp Images

Capture scenes carefree or at the spur of the moment. The optical image stabilization (O.I.S.) technology built directly into the lens ensures your photos will look great, with sharp blur-free contours across the entire picture.

Taking highly popular MEGA O.I.S. further, this advanced technology immediately compensates even large camera shake and vibrations that may occur in photography. So you can capture true-to-life scenes without the need for a tripod. In the end, you’ll enjoy wonderfully crisp images.

Features & Benefits

4K Video Support for High-Resolution Recording

Nano Surface Coating Reduces Reflections

High-Quality Lens Construction for Uniform Image Quality

MTF Chart Details Optical Performance

4K Video Support for High-Resolution Recording

With video support any user has everything they need for recording with their LUMIX camera. Not only does it perform smooth aperture changes so there are no sudden jumps in exposure, it also boasts a silent design for enhanced capture of the scene’s audio. What’s more, the stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K video, where precise focusing is essential.

Nano Surface Coating Reduces Reflections

Put an end to unwanted ghosting and flaring – the Nano Surface Coating has been applied to lenses within the system. This special, ultra-thin coating was developed originally by Panasonic to reduce bothersome reflections across the entire light spectrum. The result: crystal-clear pictures even if you’re photographing a light source in the dark.

High-Quality Lens Construction for Uniform Image Quality

Aspherical (ASPH) lenses reduce size and weight, effectively preventing spherical and distortion aberration.

Ultra-high refractive index (UHR) lenses improve optical performance, reduce size and weight, and achieve uniform image quality from the center to the edges of the image.

Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion (UED) lenses correct chromatic aberration rendering sharp, high-contrast images with clear colors from corner to corner.

MTF Chart Details Optical Performance

For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis of the MTF shows the distance from the center of the corrected image.

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    Product Description

    Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera lenses deliver a no-compromise approach to optical performance for modern interchangeable camera enthusiasts and professionals. Part of the X Series lens, this newly refreshed Panasonic LUMIX Professional Camera Lens G X VARIO II H-HSA12035 features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce bothersome reflections across the entire light spectrum for the highest standards of detail and sharpness. Built for the outdoors, this professional grade metal body lens features a splash / dustproof design when mounted on a compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless camera. Featuring Power O.I.S. optical image stabilization compatibility with 5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0 (Image Stabilization), you'll shoot with unprecedented hand-held stability across both video and still. For added versatile high performance, this high-speed zoom lens offers a high F2.8 constant aperture brightness over the entire zoom range and a focal length of 12-35mm (35mm camera equivalent: 24-70mm) to cover wide-angle to standard to medium telephoto shooting. What’s more, the stunning AF performance of this lens records excellent 4K video where precise focusing is essential. Make the switch from bulky DSLRs to the smaller, lighter, more compact Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras and lenses from Panasonic LUMIX.

    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    241 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, image quality, and performance of the camera lens. For example, they mention it's a high-quality lens with better build quality and performance than your basic kit lens. They appreciate the image stabilization, saying it'll make hand-held shots look cinematic. That said, some are happy with speed. Opinions are mixed on value.

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    18 customers mention18 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. They mention it's a high-quality, great lens with better build quality and performance than your basic lens. Some say it'd be a good choice for those looking for a great all-round lens.

    "...Back in the box and returned. The quality was great and I’m sure someone will be happy with this lens but it’s too heavy compared to what I’ve been..." Read more

    "...It's solid, sturdy, has a hefty weight to it, the focus and zoom rings are smooth and satisfying, and the image stabilization is truly amazing to me..." Read more

    "...I am just hobbyist photographer.. but I do love the quality of construction of this lens...." Read more

    "Speaking in general I find this lens to have better build quality and performance than your basic kit lens...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces very sharp images, has a high build quality, and gives a natural look to the image. The lens is also tack sharp at f 2.8 and makes hand-held shots look cinematic. The stabilizer it has built in helps with low light photos.

    "...The results I got were spectacular! This has to be the sharpest lens I own. Period...." Read more

    "...I found that the extra stabilizer it has built in helps with low light photos...." Read more

    "...It makes hand-held shots look cinematic and smooth, I'm really impressed...." Read more

    "No hood included, lens seems clear - functions well." Read more

    10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the stabilization of the camera lenses. They mention that the image stabilization is truly amazing, the dual stabilization system is just too good, and the extra stabilizer helps with low light. The autofocus is smooth and the focus and zoom rings are smooth.

    "...So it's right there.I found that the extra stabilizer it has built in helps with low light photos...." Read more

    "...It's solid, sturdy, has a hefty weight to it, the focus and zoom rings are smooth and satisfying, and the image stabilization is truly amazing to me..." Read more

    "...Autofocus is smooth with the latest updates to the GH5 with little to no breathing or hunting." Read more

    "...The dual stabilization is just too good...." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. They mention that it functions well, has better build quality, and produces spectacular results.

    "...I was wrong! The results I got were spectacular! This has to be the sharpest lens I own. Period...." Read more

    "...in general I find this lens to have better build quality and performance than your basic kit lens...." Read more

    "No hood included, lens seems clear - functions well." Read more

    "I bought this for my Lumix G85. Came undamaged and working perfectly! If you have the money, just buy this version and the lens!" Read more

    3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the speed of the camera lenses. They mention that it is accurate, quiet, and produces a very sharp image.

    "...Great piece of equipment. Shipping was very fast. I use of BMPCC 4K and it's a good addition." Read more

    "This is a great fast lens for the 4/3 system. You get a good zoom range, fast aperature, and great dual IS (if used on the GH5)...." Read more

    "Fast, accurate, and quiet with a very sharp image. It is light and easy to handle...." Read more

    9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camera lens. Some find it worth the price, while others say it's definitely pricey.

    "...All I can say is that yes, this is an amazing lens and it is definitely worth the money...." Read more

    "...my perspective the 12-35 lens is an expensive purchase but well worth the expense." Read more

    "...'s sharp at f 2.8 and it gives a natural look to the image, Its slightly over priced...." Read more

    "...But if you need a general purpose zoom this is a fair budget choice. The built in OIS is really meant for long hand held shots...." Read more

    3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

    Customers find the weight of the lens too heavy for their needs and adds a bit of extra bulk to their camera.

    "...was great and I’m sure someone will be happy with this lens but it’s too heavy compared to what I’ve been using on my micro 4/3 Olympus ." Read more

    "...The only two drawbacks are that it is somewhat heavy, and the IS is barely noticeable...." Read more

    "...Only negative is that it’s not a small lens, so it does add a bit of extra bulk to the camera" Read more

    Quality in build
    5 Stars
    Quality in build
    At this point,,,, I haven't much time to use this wonderful lens a whole lot.... In time I will see how well my nature shots, come out...I am just hobbyist photographer.. but I do love the quality of construction of this lens.I would mention the sharpness through out the range... but in this day and age,,, that is pretty much a given in the technology of today...I have read some nice reviews about using this lens in video mode. I have not gone to that zone as of yet,,, so I will not add my $.02 in that area.
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    MAINEman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too heavy for my needs
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
    Style: H-ES12035Verified Purchase
    I took it out of the box, felt the weight and decided it was too heavy for my needs. I didn’t even bother to try it out. Back in the box and returned. The quality was great and I’m sure someone will be happy with this lens but it’s too heavy compared to what I’ve been using on my micro 4/3 Olympus .
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    MickeyFan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Way Better Than I Expected
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    I have owned several m4/3 cameras (Panasonic and Olympus), and several lenses throughout the years. I was never quite happy with the images I was getting and couldn't justify spending so much money on a Panasonic lens.

    I finally decided to get this lens as it has an equivalent zoom range of a 24-70mm and constant aperture of f2.8. I was expecting slightly improved images.

    I was wrong! The results I got were spectacular! This has to be the sharpest lens I own. Period. Even compared to my lenses in other systems (I own Canon and Nikon full frame dslrs), this lens is truly amazing!

    M4/3 is a small format. It takes a lot of work to get stunning images, at least images comparable to larger formats like APS-C or FF. I can say that the images I get with this lens shooting RAW on my Panasonic GX85 give my bigger cameras a run for their money!

    Chances are you are reading this because you are on the fence regarding getting this lens or not. All I can say is that yes, this is an amazing lens and it is definitely worth the money.

    The only two drawbacks are that it is somewhat heavy, and the IS is barely noticeable. Compared to my lenses I use with my Canon and Nikon outfits, it is much lighter than my Nikon 16-35mm f4.0 and my Canon 16-35mm f4L, but it performs better than either one of those two! This Panasonic lens is comparable (in APS-C format cameras) to my Canon EF-S 17-55mm f2.8 and my Nikon 17-55mm f2.8 DX.

    Had I known this lens was this good, I wouldn't have spent so much money on m4/3 primes.
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    Larry D Bechdol
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT LENS (12-35 lens)
    Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    I've not used this lens a lot yet, since it is winter and I can't travel to other places easily. I'm no expert on lens, but it is the best lens I have other than my trusty 20mm prime. It produces good pictures and I do believe the included hood helps. That's easy enough to use, since it reverses and hooks onto the lens when the lens is in the bag. So it's right there.

    I found that the extra stabilizer it has built in helps with low light photos. I can keep the ISO within reasonable limits and still get photos with no camera shake. The wider aperture (2.8) helps as well and I like that that stays stable no matter the magnification (12-35).

    Some reviews seem to mix up this lens with the 35=100 lens, its sister so to speak. I have that lens as well and will probably use it a lot this Spring. My intent on getting both is that between the two lenses I can cover all normal situations when I'm shooting architecture, or nature. I normally am not a street photographer and would not use the 12-35 lens reviewed here in that way, as it is physically large and would attract attention. Fine for architecture though since it has the wide aperture (as does the 35-100).

    all in all, from my perspective the 12-35 lens is an expensive purchase but well worth the expense.
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    Chad P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars I'm one impressed newbie
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2018
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    Full disclosure: I'm a total photo/video amateur, and this was my first ever lens purchase. Maybe I'm easily amazed, but I haven't found any flaws to complain about with this lens. I'm mainly doing YouTube videos, so its almost entirely portrait-style talking-head kinds of videos. I was worried that the 12mm minimum focal length on a M43 sensor wouldn't be wide enough, but it's perfect for me at just over arm's length away from the camera. The widest aperture setting of f2.8 seems to be shallow enough of a depth of field for my purposes, although I have found myself occasionally wishing for an even wider aperture to improve low-light performance and allow for a lower ISO setting.

    Build quality is what I would expect for a lens of this cost (which was wildly expensive for me as a newbie, but apparently it's a reasonable cost relative to what some other lenses cost). It's solid, sturdy, has a hefty weight to it, the focus and zoom rings are smooth and satisfying, and the image stabilization is truly amazing to me. It makes hand-held shots look cinematic and smooth, I'm really impressed. I'm using this lens with the GH5, and together they make a pretty impressive pair.
    18 people found this helpful
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    J. KEETON
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality in build
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    At this point,,,, I haven't much time to use this wonderful lens a whole lot.... In time I will see how well my nature shots, come out...
    I am just hobbyist photographer.. but I do love the quality of construction of this lens.
    I would mention the sharpness through out the range... but in this day and age,,, that is pretty much a given in the technology of today...
    I have read some nice reviews about using this lens in video mode. I have not gone to that zone as of yet,,, so I will not add my $.02 in that area.
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    J. KEETON
    5.0 out of 5 stars Quality in build
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
    At this point,,,, I haven't much time to use this wonderful lens a whole lot.... In time I will see how well my nature shots, come out...
    I am just hobbyist photographer.. but I do love the quality of construction of this lens.
    I would mention the sharpness through out the range... but in this day and age,,, that is pretty much a given in the technology of today...
    I have read some nice reviews about using this lens in video mode. I have not gone to that zone as of yet,,, so I will not add my $.02 in that area.
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    Delta V
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fair price for a basic varifocal lens
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2023
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    Speaking in general I find this lens to have better build quality and performance than your basic kit lens. Bear in mind your mileage may very depending on what camera body you put this lens on. One reviewer was very unhappy with the flaring but my experience has been good so long as I use the lens hood and don't include bright light sources directly in frame. The lens coating helps some with controlling veiling flare so long as the light source is not directly in frame. Not surprisingly the lens is not as sharp as a prime. But if you need a general purpose zoom this is a fair budget choice. The built in OIS is really meant for long hand held shots. At longer focal lengths even your heart beat and blood circulation can make the camera wobble some as you attempt to hold it still. OIS fixes this nicely. You won't notice much difference with OIS when in wider angles which is fine. The lens is not rectilinear. You will notice your straight lines tending to curve some especially in wide shots. Typically fixable in post. Overall the lens gets the job done but be sure to consult some online review sites for other opinions before any lens purchase.
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    Chris P. Bacon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful lens, great companion for the GH5 or GH5s. Better than the 12-60mm in my opinion!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 6, 2019
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    If you're shooting video on a GH5 or GH5s and can't decide whether to buy this lens or the Leica 12-60mm, let me help you - buy this one! You won't be disappointed. You probably wouldn't be disappointed with the Leica, either, but it's biggest disadvantage (at least in my opinion) is that it is a variable-aperture lens, which means that your aperture cannot remain constant when zooming in or out (unless you're shooting with it stopped down). But with this lens, you can shoot at f/2.8 from 12mm through to 35mm (which on a MFT/micro four-thirds body is about the same range as 24-70mm on a full-frame camera, so it's a very versatile focal length range to work with). Image quality produced by this lens, particularly for video, is super crisp and has great colour. Bokeh isn't super creamy like you would get on a prime lens, but it's very good for a zoom lens. Shallow depth-of-field shots look great! The built-in lens stabilization works pretty well, and is very good when paired with the GH5's in-body image stabilization. The included lens hood is plastic and not metal, which I initially felt was a little disappointing but I'm now thankful for because it's lighter (this lens is small and light enough that you can handhold the GH5 with it attached with just one hand fairly steady). Autofocus is both fairly accurate and fast, though the AF system on the GH5 is not as good as Canon's or Sony's AF. It has been vastly improved through firmware updates and is absolutely usable, though. I can't really speak to photo IQ since I only really use my GH5 and this lens for video, but I believe it would be good. Overall, if you're shooting video with the GH5, this is a great lens to have with that camera and I would definitely recommend it for a zoom lens.
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    raviradh
    5.0 out of 5 stars The number one lens
    Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2021
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    Great versatile lens for the price of the twin
    Need to get the other lens to make a great range
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    raviradh
    5.0 out of 5 stars The number one lens
    Reviewed in Australia on November 14, 2021
    Great versatile lens for the price of the twin
    Need to get the other lens to make a great range
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    Stef
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice lens
    Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2022
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    One of the lenses highly recommended for BMPCC 4k camera. It is well made and optically very good.
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    Vaquer
    5.0 out of 5 stars great product overall
    Reviewed in Canada on March 13, 2024
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    arrived in perfect condition
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    SESSIONS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super sharp and stabilizer on the lens is amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2019
    Style: H-HSA12035Verified Purchase
    Good feel solid built sharp pics
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