TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
What Buyers Say
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
The TTArtisan 40mm f/2 lens is widely praised for its compact size, solid build, and excellent value for money. Many users love the manual aperture ring and the USB-C port in the lens cap for firmware updates. However, autofocus performance is a major point of contention: while some find it fast and reliable, others report persistent hunting and failure to lock focus, especially on certain camera bodies. A few users also note chromatic aberration and flare, but overall image quality is considered sharp and impressive for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Manual aperture ring with clicks
- USB-C port in lens cap for firmware updates
Cons
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Autofocus hunting on some cameras
- Chromatic aberration
- Flare when pointed at the sun
- Minimum focus distance could be shorter
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its excellent optical performance, sturdy yet lightweight build, and fast autofocus. Users highlight its versatility as a workhorse zoom for both photo and video, with particular appreciation for the linear focus mode on compatible cameras. A few note the shallow depth of field is limited due to the Micro Four Thirds system, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Excellent optical performance
- Sturdy yet lightweight build
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Versatile zoom range
- Linear focus mode for video
Cons
- Limited shallow depth of field
- Focus-by-wire system not linear
- No built-in gear ring for cine use
- Slight chromatic aberration in high contrast
Scores
Specifications
| TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (30th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
TTArtisan AF 40mm f/2 40mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
