Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
Viltrox
67 Overall Score
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
Budget
Portrait
Travel
Street
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 27 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 27 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/27 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Compatible for Nikon Z30 Z50 Z50 Ⅱ ZFC Z5 Z5Ⅱ Z6 Z6Ⅱ Z6III Z7 Z7 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.56 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 27 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 0.21x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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 (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm0.105score per dollar
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.087score per dollar
Viltrox AF 27mm/1.2Pro APS-C 27mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
