Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
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7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm
7Artisans
64 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm
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Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | 7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 7 |
| Groups | 9 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Leica M |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 34 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
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 optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average optical (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm0.087score per dollar
vs
7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm0.110score per dollar
7Artisans M35mm F2.8 Full Frame Manual Focus Prime 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
