Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
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
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
This budget telephoto lens receives mixed reviews. Some users praise its value and image quality for the price, especially for wildlife and moon photography, while others report severe issues like black photos, incompatibility with certain Nikon cameras, and soft sharpness. The lens requires manual focus and aperture control, and chromatic aberration is common but fixable in editing. Overall, it is a decent option for hobbyists on a tight budget but not for professional use.
Pros
- Great value for the price
- Good for wildlife and moon photography
- Decent clarity with proper editing
- Fun to use for beginners
Cons
- Incompatible with some Nikon cameras
- Black photos on certain models
- Soft sharpness and chromatic aberration
- Sticky zoom slide
- Requires manual focus and aperture control
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 420 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 800 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 6 |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Ultra Multi Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/8.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.77 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 800 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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JINTU 420-800mm telephoto lens
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 22 specs.
