Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
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
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
The Zeiss Batis lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, with minor caveats about weight and price.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh rendering
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent color reproduction
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Defective unit reported
- Poor packaging in some cases
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | ZEISS T* coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
