Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
The Nikon Z 50mm f/1.4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and lightweight design, making it a favorite for portraits and street photography. Users appreciate its fast autofocus and value for money compared to the f/1.2 version, though some note minor issues like soft corners at f/1.4, vignetting, and slight focusing noise during video. Overall, it's considered a versatile and high-quality prime lens that delivers excellent image quality.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast autofocus
- Great value for money
Cons
- Soft corners at f/1.4
- Vignetting wide open
- Slight focusing noise in video
- Plasticky build feel
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:6.67★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 50mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.