Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
Sigma
93 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Landscape
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 12 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Water- and Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 172 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:8.4★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm wins 4 specs while Sigma Contemporary 12mm f/1.4 DC Contemporary 12mm wins 6.