Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
spovan HPL-N-2
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
spovan HPL-N-2
This budget pinhole lens receives mixed feedback. While a few users find it works well for the price and produces acceptable results in manual mode, the majority report serious issues: it fails to fit certain Nikon cameras, produces completely black or blurry images, and has spots on photos. The low price is a common theme, but many feel it is not worth even that.
Pros
- Works for the price
- Decent in manual mode
- Cheaper than competitors
Cons
- Does not fit all Nikon cameras
- Produces completely black photos
- Blurry at every point
- Spots on pictures
- Does not work out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | spovan HPL-N-2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 0 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 0 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | — |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | — |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
spovan HPL-N-2
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.