Canon EF-S17-55IS 55mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Canon EF-S17-55IS 55mm
The Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast focusing, and constant f/2.8 aperture, making it a versatile choice for low-light and everyday photography on crop-sensor cameras. Users appreciate its optical quality, often comparing it to Canon's L-series lenses, though some note the lack of weather sealing as a drawback, with a few reporting dust or sand issues. Overall, it is considered a reliable workhorse lens, especially for indoor and event photography.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Excellent low-light performance
- Versatile zoom range
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Dust and sand ingress issues
- Not compatible with full-frame cameras
- Large size compared to mirrorless lenses
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
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF-S17-55IS 55mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 19 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 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 | 0.65 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 3 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF-S17-55IS 55mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
