Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
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
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
This TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 manual lens delivers exceptional sharpness and light-gathering for its price, producing beautiful bokeh and solid subject isolation in low light. A few users noted minor chromatic aberration and exposure issues in bright conditions, but overall sentiment is very positive, especially among those comfortable with manual focus. Some shipping and confusion around full-frame compatibility were reported, but these do not overshadow the lens's optical performance.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast f/0.95 aperture for low light
- Beautiful bokeh and subject isolation
- Solid all-metal build quality
- Smooth manual focus ring
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Chromatic aberration in highlights
- Overexposure issues in bright conditions
- No image stabilization
- Screw-on lens cap design disliked
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 8 |
| Groups | 9 | 6 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.41 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
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
TTArtisan Cine 50mm f/0.95 50mm
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.