Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
This Sigma 50mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro lens is praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and solid build quality, making it a favorite for both macro and everyday use. Users highlight its value for money compared to Nikon primes, though some note slow autofocus, a noisy motor, and a bulky design. A few compatibility issues with certain Nikon models and the lack of a manual for beginners are also mentioned.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Good macro capabilities
Cons
- Slow autofocus
- Noisy autofocus motor
- Bulky design
- Compatibility issues with some Nikon models
- No manual included
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
| Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Super Multi Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 189 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX Macro 346306 50mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (71st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
