Canon L 2526A004 400mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
This Canon 400mm f/5.6L lens is widely praised for its sharpness, lightweight design, and excellent value for money, especially for birding and wildlife photography. Users highlight its fast autofocus and beautiful bokeh, though some note the lack of image stabilization and a loud autofocus motor. A few buyers mention issues with the tripod collar not being included and the focus ring feeling loose on renewed units.
Pros
- razor sharp wide open
- lightweight and handholdable
- fast and accurate autofocus
- beautiful colors and bokeh
- excellent value for money
Cons
- no image stabilization
- loud autofocus motor
- loose focus ring on renewed units
- tripod collar not included
- heavy for some users
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
| Canon L 2526A004 400mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 14 |
| Groups | 6 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/400 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.27 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon L 2526A004 400mm
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average aperture (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average bokeh (0th percentile)0th %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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
