Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
Nikon
44 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 0 | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.64 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus Only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.26x★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon NIKKOR 70-300 mm f/4-5.6G 70-300mm
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (66th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
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
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.