Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm
Lensbaby
43 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax K |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 51 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:2★ |
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
Lensbaby Velvet 28mm f/2.5 28mm
- Strong macro (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.