Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
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Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
Meike
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
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Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Multi-Layer Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.087score per dollar
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Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm0.308score per dollar
Meike 85mm f1.8 Large Aperture Full Frame Auto Focus Telephoto 85mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
