OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
OM System
74 Overall Score
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Panasonic
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Optical performance 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus speed 5
Versatility 4
Video features 3
Depth of field 2
Scores
Video Cinema
Landscape
Professional
Budget
Portrait
Macro
Street
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | OM SYSTEM ZERO coating, fluorine-coated front element | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 150 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.76★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko 8-25mm f/4 PRO
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (14th percentile)14th %ile
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.