Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
The Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II is a characterful lens that reviewers love for its unique rendering, despite some optical flaws like chromatic aberration and challenging focus. Users appreciate its distinct personality compared to modern clinical lenses, though they wish for a closer minimum focusing distance. The Q&A confirms it is fully manual, not rangefinder-coupled, and available with a declicked aperture for video work.
Pros
- Unique character and rendering
- Inspires creativity
- Declicked aperture available
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Chromatic aberration present
- Difficult to focus
- Long minimum focus distance
- Not rangefinder coupled
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
This Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, solid build, and constant aperture, making it a versatile workhorse for both photo and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its impressive image quality that rivals larger formats, fast and reliable autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially when paired with compatible bodies. A few note the lens is somewhat heavy and that depth of field at f/2.8 is limited on MFT, but overall it is considered a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-quality standard zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Somewhat heavy
- Limited depth of field at f/2.8 on MFT
- Image stabilization barely noticeable at wide angles
- Not as sharp as prime lenses
- Plastic lens hood
Scores
Specifications
| Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 14 |
| Groups | 4 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | O'Hara Anti Reflex Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 15★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica R | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 750 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meyer-Optik Görlitz Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II 75mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average optical (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.