Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Sigma
89 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:4.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm wins 4 specs while Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC 40mm wins 5.
