Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
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
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
The Nikon 24-120mm VR lens receives mixed feedback. Some users find it surprisingly sharp and versatile for landscapes and portraits, while others report severe softness on one side, distortion, and vignetting. Verified reviews highlight issues like missing hoods and caps, slow autofocus, and inconsistent quality, making it a risky purchase even at a lower price.
Pros
- Surprisingly sharp for the price
- Versatile focal range for landscapes and portraits
- Good condition of used lens body
- Decent image quality for casual use
- Close focusing ability
Cons
- Severe softness on one side
- Distortion at borders
- Vignetting at long end
- Slow autofocus
- Missing hood and caps in used purchases
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 120 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Nano Crystal & Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | F-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Silent Wave Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 279 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.39x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR AFSVR24-120G 24-120mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.