Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
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
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
This lens is praised for its solid build, fast and quiet autofocus, and good image quality at a reasonable price. Video shooters especially appreciate the low focus breathing and smooth bokeh, while photographers note crisp images with minor softness at the edges at f/2.8. Some users miss the extra 10mm reach of a 24-70mm lens and mention the plastic build feels less premium, but overall it's seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid build quality
- Low focus breathing for video
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Missing 70mm reach for portraits
- Edge softness at f/2.8
- Minor vignetting at wide apertures
- USB-C to A cable included instead of C to C
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | UMC |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.27x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
