Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.2 for Fuji X-mount is a manual focus lens that delivers impressive center sharpness and beautiful bokeh, though corner softness is noted. Users praise its solid build, compact size, and the EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts, which enhances the manual focusing experience. While some find it less sharp than Fuji's XF56, the film-like rendering and smooth bokeh make it a favorite for portraits.
Pros
- Excellent center sharpness
- Beautiful smooth bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Compact size
- EXIF data transfer via electronic contacts
Cons
- Soft corners
- Manual focus only
- Less sharp than Fuji XF56
- Mixed quality control (possible bad copy)
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
Scores
Specifications
| Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 390 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Voigtländer Nokton 50mm f/1.2 50mm
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average social proof (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.