Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 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
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 XF lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and solid all-metal build quality, especially given its competitive price. Users highlight its excellent low-light performance and close focusing ability, making it a standout choice for landscape, astrophotography, and social media content. A few reviewers note that corner sharpness doesn't fully match Fujifilm's native lenses and that autofocus can occasionally miss, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- All-metal build quality
- Excellent low-light performance
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Corner sharpness not excellent
- Autofocus occasionally misses
- Large and heavy for APS-C
- Lacks "pop" of Fujifilm lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 13 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 13 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | HD nano multi-layer coating with water-resistant and anti-fouling 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 | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.42 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 220 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:10★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 13mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
