Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
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
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
Owners of the Fujifilm GF 80mm lens are overwhelmingly positive, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful rendering, and creamy bokeh. Many consider it a must-have for portrait work on GFX cameras, despite noting a somewhat noisy autofocus motor. The lens is described as a favorite even among users of other high-end systems like Leica and Hasselblad.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful rendering
- Creamy bokeh
- Great for portraits
- Lightweight
Cons
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Minor chromatic aberration
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 80 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm G |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | medium-format |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.80 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Automatic |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 700 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
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
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (72nd percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
Fujifilm GF80mmF1.7 R WR 35-63mm
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
