Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
vs
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Nikon
72 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Portrait
Street
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.48 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 448 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (76th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (74th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
Nikon Zoom-Nikkor 2162 18mm
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.