Canon 6262C002
Canon
63 Overall Score
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon 6262C002
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Optical performance 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus speed 5
Versatility 4
Video features 3
Depth of field 2
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
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Portrait
Travel
Street
Wildlife Sports
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Specifications
| Canon 6262C002 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 4 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 86 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Canon 6262C002
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average aperture (7th percentile)7th %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.