Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
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 XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
The Fuji XF 24mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially for travel and outdoor photography. Users highlight its sharpness, micro contrast, and weather sealing, though some note softness at wide apertures and mediocre indoor performance. A few reviewers find it less impressive compared to faster or wider alternatives, but overall it is considered a versatile and portable prime lens.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent sharpness and micro contrast
- Great for travel and outdoor photography
- Weather-sealed build
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Soft at wide apertures
- Mediocre indoor performance
- Lacks manual focus switch
- Bokeh not as good as f/1.4 version
- Some find it less sharp than alternatives
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super EBC multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.15 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 16 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:7.7★ |
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 social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Fujifilm XF 16mm f/2.8 R WR 16mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.