Panasonic Interchangeable Lens For Digital Camera H-hs12035 Owners Manual

							Owner’s Manual
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA
Model No.
H-HS12035
For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfoFor Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-99-LUMIX (1-800-995-8649) or 
                                    send e-mail to: [email protected]
until 
2012/6/6
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely.
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							2VQT4G28ContentsInformation for Your Safety ..................................... 2Precautions ........................................................... 4
Supplied Accessories ............................................. 5
Attaching/Detaching the Lens ................................. 6
Names and Functions of Components ................... 8
Cautions for Use ..................................................... 9 Troubleshooting .................................................... 9
Specifications........................................................ 10
Limited Warranty................................................... 11-If you see this symbol-
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN CANADA.Information for Your SafetyKeep the unit as far away as possible from 
electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave 
ovens, TVs, video games, radio transmitters, 
high-voltage lines etc.).
≥ Do not use the camera near cell phones because 
doing so may result in noise adversely affecting 
the pictures and sound.
≥ If the camera is adversely affected by 
electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning 
properly, turn the camera off and remove the 
battery and/or the connected AC adaptor. Then 
reinsert the battery and/or reconnect the AC 
adaptor and turn the camera on.
Information on Disposal in other Countries 
outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the 
European Union.If you wish to discard this 
product, please contact your 
local authorities or dealer and 
ask for the correct method of 
disposal.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with 
Canadian ICES-003.
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The lens can be used with a digital camera 
compatible with the lens mount standard for the 
“Micro Four Thirds
TM System”.
≥ It cannot be mounted on the Four Thirds
TM mount 
specification camera.
≥ The digital camera illustrations in this owner’s 
manual show DMC-GH2 as an example.
≥ The appearance and specifications of products 
described in this manual may differ from the actual 
products you have purchased due to later 
enhancements.
≥
Micro Four Thirds
TM and Micro Four Thirds Logo 
marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of 
Olympus Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United 
States, the European Union and other countries.
≥ Four Thirds
TM and Four Thirds Logo marks are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus 
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, 
the European Union and other countries.
≥ G MICRO SYSTEM is an interchangeable lens 
type digital camera system of LUMIX based on a 
Micro Four Thirds System standard.
≥ Other names of systems and products mentioned 
in these instructions are usually the registered 
trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers 
who developed the system or product concerned.
THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A.FCC Note:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 
the interference by one or more of the following measures:●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.●Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.●Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 
from that to which the receiver is connected.●Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician 
for help.Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment 
would void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is 
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not 
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
Responsible Party:
Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact:
Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Telephone No.: 1-800-211-PANA (7262)
ENGLISH
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							4VQT4G28∫Lens Care≥This lens has a dust-proof and splash-proof 
construction. When using it, please be careful of 
the following. 
If the lens is not working properly, consult the 
dealer or your neares t Service Center.
– Please attach the lens to a dust-proof and  splash-proof digital camera.
– When detaching the lens from the digital camera,  take care to ensure that sand, dust, splashes of 
water etc., do not get into the lens or the 
terminals.
– This lens is not waterproof and cannot be used to  record underwater. For splash-proofing, the lens 
is constructed to resist the entry of water. If 
splashes of water etc. do adhere to the lens, wipe 
after use with a soft dry cloth.
≥ To improve the dust-proofing and splash-proofing 
of this lens, a lens mount rubber is used in the 
mounting portion. After changing the lens a 
number of times, you may find that the lens mount 
rubber has marked the mount portion of the digital 
camera body, which does not affect its 
performance. 
For information on changing the lens mount 
rubber, contact your near est Service Center. ≥
Do not press the lens with excessive force.
≥ When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) 
on the surface of the lens, the picture may be 
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a 
soft, dry cloth before and after taking pictures.
≥ Do not place the lens mount 
facing downwards. Do not 
allow the lens contact points 
1  to become dirty.
∫About Condensation 
(Fogging of the Lens)≥Condensation occurs when there are differences 
in temperature and humidity as described below. 
Condensation can cause the lens to become dirty 
and lead to mold and malfunctioning, so exercise 
caution in the following situations:
– When the camera is brought indoors from outside  during cold weather
– When the camera is brought into an air-
conditioned car
– When cold air from an air conditioner is directly  blown onto the lens
– In humid places
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≥Put the camera into a plastic bag to allow it to 
acclimatize to the surrounding temperature in 
order to prevent condensation. If condensation 
occurs, turn the power off and leave it for about 
two hours. Once the camera acclimatizes to the 
surrounding temperature the condensation will go 
away naturally.
Supplied Accessories[Inspection to be performed when you unpack 
the unit]
When removing the unit from its packing box, check 
that the main unit and the supplied accessories are 
there and also check their external appearance and 
functions to verify that they have not sustained any 
damage during distribution and transportation.
If you discover any trouble, contact your vendor 
before using the product.
Product numbers correct as of May 2012. These 
may be subject to change.1
Lens Storage Bag
2
Lens Hood
3
Lens Cap
4
Lens Rear Cap(The lens rear cap and lens cap are attached to 
the interchangeable lens at the time of purchase.)VFC4456 VYC1084
VYF3480 VFC46053
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							6VQT4G28Attaching/Detaching the Lens≥Refer also to the camera’s owner’s manual for 
attaching and detaching the lens.∫ Attaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.1 Turn the lens rear cap 
to detach it.A : Lens Rear Cap2 Align the lens fitting 
marks
 B (red marks)
 on 
the camera body and the 
lens and then rotate the 
lens in the direction of 
the arrow until it clicks.
• Do not press the lens release 
button  C when you attach a lens.
• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an  angle to the camera body as the lens mount may 
get scratched.
• Check that the lens is attached correctly.
∫ Detaching the Lens≥Check that the camera is turned off.While pressing on the 
lens release button  D, 
rotate the lens toward 
the arrow until it stops 
and then remove.• Attach the lens rear cap so 
that the lens contact point does not get 
scratched.
• Attach the body cap to the camera so no dirt or 
dust will get inside the main unit.∫ Attaching and Detaching the Lens CapPinch the lens cap 
as shown in the 
figure to attach or 
detach.• Be careful not to lose 
the lens cap.
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∫Attaching the Lens Hood 
(Supplied Accessory)Insert the lens hood into 
the lens with the short 
sides at the top and 
bottom, and turn in the 
direction of the arrow 
until it stops.E : Fit to the mark∫Temporarily Storing the Lens Hood1 Turn the lens hood in the 
direction of the arrow to 
detach it.2 Reverse the lens hood and then attach it in the 
same way as shown 
previously.
• Hold the short sides of the flower shape  lens 
hood when attaching or detaching it.
• When taking pictures with the flash with the lens  hood attached, the lower portion of the screen 
may turn dark (vignetting effect) and the control 
of the flash may be disabled because the photo 
flash may be obscured by the lens hood. We 
recommend detaching the lens hood.
• When using the AF assist lamp in the dark,  detach the lens hood.∫ Attaching Filters≥Vignetting may occur if using 2 or more 
MC protectors (optional: DMW-LMCH58), 
PL filters (optional: DMW-LPL58) or ND filters 
(optional: DMW-LND58), or if using thick 
protectors and/or filters.
≥ The filter may become impossible to remove if 
excessively tightened, so please refrain from 
tightening it too strongly.
≥ It is possible to attach the lens cap with the filter 
already attached.
≥ You cannot attach a conversion lens or adaptor to 
this lens. A filter may be used, but attaching any 
other element may cause damage to the lens.
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							8VQT4G28Names and Functions of Components1Lens surface
2 Focus ringRotate to focus when taking pictures with manual 
focus.3Zoom ringRotate the zoom ring when you wish to take large 
(tele) or wide (wide angle) pictures. (35 mm film 
camera equivalent: 24 mm to 70 mm)
4[O.I.S.] switchWhen the lens is attached to the camera the 
stabilizer function is set to activate if the [O.I.S.] 
switch is set to [ON].
≥We recommend setting the [O.I.S.] switch to [OFF] 
when using a tripod.
≥ The stabilizer function may not be effective in the 
following cases.
– When there is a lot of jitter.
– When the zoom magnification is high.
– When using the digital zoom.– When taking pictures while following a moving subject.– When the shutter speed becomes slower to take  pictures indoors or in dark places.5 Contact points
6 Lens fitting mark
7 Lens mount rubber
Note
≥ When flash recording with a close subject, the 
light of the flash will be blocked by the lens and 
part of the picture may be dark. Check the 
distance from the subject when recording.
≥When recording on the wide-angle side and using 
the flash, the periphery of the screen may darken. In 
such cases, we recommend using the external flash.≥If you zoom after focusing, focusing errors may occur. 
After zooming, please perform the focusing again.
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Cautions for UseTake care not to drop or knock the lens. Also 
take care not to put a lot of pressure on the lens.
≥Take care not to drop the bag that you inserted the 
lens in as it may damage the lens. The camera 
may stop operating normally and pictures may no 
longer be recorded. 
When using pesticides and other volatile 
substances around the camera make sure that 
they do not get onto the lens.
≥If such substances get  onto the lens they can 
damage the exterior case or cause the paint to peel.Do not carry the unit when it is still attached to 
the camera body.
≥Under no circumstances should the unit be stored in 
any of the following locations since doing so may 
cause problems in operation or malfunctioning.– In direct sunlight or on a beach in summer
– In locations with high temperatures and humidity 
levels or where the changes in temperature and 
humidity are acute
– Where there is fire
– Near heaters, air conditioners or humidifiers
– Where there is vibration
– Inside a vehicle
≥ Refer also to the owner’s manual of the digital 
camera. ≥
When the unit is not going to be used for a 
prolonged period, we recommend storing with a 
desiccant (silica gel). Failure to do so may result in 
performance failure caused by mold, etc. It is 
recommended that you check the unit’s operation 
prior to use.
≥ Do not leave the lens in  contact with rubber or 
plastic products for extended periods of time.
≥ Do not touch the lens contact point. Doing so can 
cause failure of the unit.
≥ Do not disassemble or alter the unit. 
Do not use benzine, thinner, alcohol or other 
similar cleaning agents to clean the lens glass or 
exterior cabinet.
≥ Using solvents can damage the lens or cause the 
paint to peel.
≥
Wipe off any dust or fingerprints with a soft, dry cloth.≥ Use a dry, dust cloth to remove dirt and dust on 
the zoom ring and focus ring.
≥ Do not use a household detergent or a chemically 
treated cloth.A sound is heard when the camera is turned on or off.A sound is heard from the lens when taking a 
picture of a bright subject such as when 
outdoors.
≥This is the sound of lens or aperture movement 
and is not a malfunction.Troubleshooting
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							10VQT4G28SpecificationsINTERCHANGEABLE LENS FOR DIGITAL CAMERA 
“LUMIX G X VARIO 12 – 35 mm/F2.8 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.”Focal length f=12 mm to 35 mm
(35 mm film camera equivalent: 24 mm to 70 mm)
Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture range F2.8
Minimum aperture value F22
Lens construction 14 elements in 9 groups
(4 aspherical lenses, 1 UED Lens, 1 UHR Lens)
Nano surface coating Ye s
In focus distance 0.25 m (0.82 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
Maximum image magnification 0.17k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.34 k)
Optical image stabilizer Available
[O.I.S.] switch Available (Switching ON/OFF)
Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
Angle of view 84x (Wide) to 34x (Tele)
Filter diameter 58 mm (2.3 inch)
Max. diameter Approx. 67.6 mm (2.7 inch)
Overall length Approx. 73.8 mm (2.9 inch)
(from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Mass (Weight) Approx. 305g (0.67 lb)
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