Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro 55mm
Mitakon Zhongyi
47 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro 55mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 55 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 55 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 65 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 5:1★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Mitakon Zhongyi 55mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro 55mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.