Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
The Sony/Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 FE lens is praised for its exceptional optical quality, delivering tack-sharp images with smooth bokeh and minimal chromatic aberration. Users love it for wedding and portrait photography, but note it is very large and heavy for a mirrorless lens, making it less ideal for casual walk-around use. The build quality is rock-solid, and the aperture ring with de-click option is a nice bonus, though the price is high and the lens is specialized.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open
- Smooth and pleasing bokeh
- Minimal chromatic aberration and distortion
- Rock-solid build quality
- Aperture ring with de-click option
Cons
- Very large and heavy for mirrorless
- Expensive price point
- Not ideal for casual walk-around use
- Focus-by-wire system
- Heavy for long carry
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
The Panasonic Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, build quality, and versatile focal range, making it a favorite for street photography and videography. Users appreciate the smooth zoom and image stabilization, though some note the aperture changes with zoom and the f/2.8 is only at 12mm. Overall, it's considered a great value for the price, especially as an entry-level zoom or kit lens.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent build quality
- Versatile focal range
- Smooth zoom operation
- Good image stabilization
Cons
- Aperture changes with zoom
- f/2.8 only at 12mm
- Not great for low light at longer focal lengths
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.23x | 0.3x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL35F14GM 35mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Strong build (68th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.