Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm
Panasonic
84 Overall Score
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Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
Viltrox
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
This lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and constant f/2.8 aperture, making it an excellent travel and run-and-gun lens for Micro Four Thirds shooters. Video users appreciate the micro-step aperture control and linear focus option on newer bodies, though some report micro-jitter at the long end. Overall, it is seen as a versatile workhorse that pairs well with Lumix and Olympus cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight design
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Internal zoom and focus
- Weather-sealed construction
Cons
- Micro-jitter at long end in video
- O.I.S. not compatible with Olympus bodies
- Focus-by-wire may not suit all users
Image quality 6
Build quality 5
Portability 5
Video performance 4
Compatibility 3
Value for money 2
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm | Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 10 |
| Groups | 13 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | multi-layer nano-MC 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 | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.36 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 2.5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 850 mm | 20 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.17X |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong bokeh (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm0.067score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm0.333score per dollar
Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm offers 5.0x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES35100 35-100mm wins 5 specs while Viltrox Air 20mm F2.8 FE 20mm wins 5.
