Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
This Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, solid build, and constant aperture, making it a versatile workhorse for both photo and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its impressive image quality that rivals larger formats, fast and reliable autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially when paired with compatible bodies. A few note the lens is somewhat heavy and that depth of field at f/2.8 is limited on MFT, but overall it is considered a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-quality standard zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Somewhat heavy
- Limited depth of field at f/2.8 on MFT
- Image stabilization barely noticeable at wide angles
- Not as sharp as prime lenses
- Plastic lens hood
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
The Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its build quality, beautiful bokeh, and excellent value for portraits, though a few note slightly slow autofocus and wish for an aperture ring. However, a significant negative review describes terrible image quality and awful customer service, with the lens being unusable at wide apertures and no response from warranty claims for weeks.
Pros
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
- Compact form factor
- Good for portraits
Cons
- Terrible customer service
- Lens unusable at wide apertures for some
- Slow autofocus reported
- No aperture ring
- Defective unit received
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | — |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 75 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓★ | — |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 15★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 700 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 build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sirui Sniper 75mm f/1.2 Autofocus 75mm
- Strong bokeh (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 22 specs.