Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, build quality, and value for money, especially for travel and outdoor photography. Some users note that the f/4 aperture limits indoor use and one reviewer reported heavy vignetting at 70mm. Overall, it is considered an excellent general-purpose zoom for Nikon Z-series cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Versatile zoom range
Cons
- f/4 aperture limits indoor use
- Heavy vignetting at 70mm on some copies
- Not ideal for low-light conditions
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
Scores
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.50 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops | 5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.33★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (70th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
