Canon 5824C002
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
What Buyers Say
Canon 5824C002
This RF 55-210mm lens is highly praised by beginners and hobbyists for its lightweight design and excellent image quality, especially in well-lit outdoor settings. Users love the smooth zoom and background blur that rivals much more expensive lenses. It is considered a great value for portrait and casual photography, though some note it is not perfect in low light.
Pros
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Excellent image quality in good light
- Smooth zoom operation
- Great background blur for the price
- Perfect for beginners and casual use
Cons
- Not perfect in low light
- Not for fast-paced professional events
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 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
| Canon 5824C002 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 210 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Spectra Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 5-7.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.27 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4.5 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 730 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.28x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Canon 5824C002
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 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
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.