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Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS : Specifications and Opinions

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS

The Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS is a standard lens for 4/3, manufactured from 2013. The focus is done by Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic), it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 303 €;

33 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.

MOUNT

This lens is available with the following mounts:

Micro 4/3: this lens is compatible with mirrorless micro-4/3.

Specifications
Focal lenght	12-32 mm
Angle of view	83.4 - 37° (equivalent to a 24-65mm in Fullframe 24x36mm format)
Format	4/3
Max. aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Aperture blades	7
Lenses/Groups	8 elements in 7 groups
Min. focus distance	0.20 meters
Reproduction ratio	0.13x
Features
Zoom type	Ring, external
Stabilization	Yes (built in lens)
Focus	Lens AF motor (non-ultrasonic)
Internal Focus	No
Built and notes
Tripod ring	No
Extenders	No
Filters	37 mm
Lens hood	Yes (not supplied)
Weather sealing	No
Weight	70 g
Dimensions	55 x 24 mm
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Martin van Kralingen

sent on September 14, 2023

Pros: size and weight, image quality, versatility, price.

Cons: in the beginning you have to get used to the 'opening procedure' before you want to shoot a picture

Opinion: This lens is absolutely versatile in use. It can produce sharp immages of unexpected quality in almost every discipline, whitout having to carry a heavy load on your neck. I dumped most of the dslr-stuff I once had after a serious neckproblem. My Lumix GX9 makes a great combination with this lens. Together with its somewhat bigger brother (the 35-100mm) it can be carried in a small camerabag, with a total weight of only 612 grams!! Great choice for travellers and streetphotographers indeed. With some exercising it can even produce some bokeh allthough not being the fastest lens outthere. Take a look at the samples in one of my galleries called 'Lumix G Vario 12-32mm'. Enjoy!

The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

0maxx0

sent on May 20, 2025

Pros: Cheap, very compact (when closed), fairly wide focal range starting from 12mm, stabilized, fast AF

Cons: Plasticotto and darkness

Opinion: Lens that costs very little, has a fast AF, is quite sharp and is small and light almost like the microscopic 14mm, but in addition it is stabilized and is obviously more versatile. On the other hand, it is decidedly dark on the telephoto side and, as I have already written in the review of the 12-60mm, I think f/5.6 maximum aperture for a lens that is too dark on m4/3...but in this case the essential requirement was absolute portability and this pancake together with the Gx85 has fully satisfied it.

Nicolasilmatto

sent on October 20, 2024

Pros: Lightweight, compact and stabilized

Cons: The ring for the manual Focus is missed so much

Opinion: The 12-32mm was my first kit lens with the GX80, A lens that I loved and hated, very compact and light, it gave me a lot of satisfaction, I did some experiments with it even an attempt at video in the dark that came out better than expected, but personally it was too tight, I ended up mounting the 40-150 telephoto lens for a 40mm shot and then putting the 12-32 back was an immense waste of time in addition to the I risk that during the change the sensor would get dirty, but above all I couldn't stand the lack of the ring for manual focus. That said, it is an excellent lens without too many pretensions, quite sharp and well stabilized, which combined with the GX80 makes it all pocket-sized, for me compactness is very important when traveling on foot and by bike, but as I said the 12-32 was tight for me which is why I replaced it with the big brother always Panasonic 12-60 f/3.5-5.6

Nicolab32

sent on October 22, 2023

Pros: Lightness, compactness, stabilized

Cons: No manual focus,

Opinion: I tried it together with the Panasonic Gx80.In the end it was a good lens, light, stabilized and quite sharp. Ridiculous weight and dimensions, it does much better than the "brothers" 18-55 apsc maybe it is missing.just a few mm in tele it does not have the ring for manual fire (but you don't miss it) and the bayonet is made of plastic.

Ivo636

sent on September 13, 2023

Pros: Price, sharpness, compactness, construction.

Cons: Lack focus ring if I really have to find any.

Opinion: I took a gx80 in combination with this lens to test the format. I must say that this lens I had always heard good things about it but seeing it in person really amazed me for its quality despite being a basic optics. I tested it on my trip to Corsica and it didn't make me feel the need for superior lenses in the slightest, although I was still used to Nikon z6 and 24-70 f4 Z. Much appreciated then the compactness that makes the body really pocketable. If only all kit optics were like that. I must say that Panasonic has fully centered the value for money with this lens that I recommend to all those who need portability without "very high demands".

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