Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
This macro lens is praised for its sharpness, solid build, and versatility as both a macro and telephoto lens. Users appreciate the manual focus for careful composition, though some note the lack of autofocus and image stabilization as drawbacks. A few reviewers mention rapid battery drain on certain camera bodies and the need for a tripod for best results.
Pros
- Very sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile macro and telephoto
- Smooth manual focus
- Tripod mount for macro
Cons
- No autofocus
- No image stabilization
- Rapid battery drain on some cameras
- Heavy for handheld use
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Neutrino Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.84 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 345 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
No current pricing available
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
