Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
Panasonic
55 Overall Score
vs
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Canon
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
72 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
The lens is praised for its sharpness, portrait capabilities, and video performance, with users loving the f1.2 aperture and build quality. However, one verified reviewer reported severe autofocus issues on Panasonic cameras, calling the lens unusable for autofocus. The mixed feedback on autofocus reliability and close-focus distance are the main drawbacks.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness at f1.2
- Great for portraits and video
- Solid build quality
- Aperture ring feature
- Good value when discounted
Cons
- Severe autofocus issues on Panasonic
- Unreliable autofocus for portraits
- Heavy lens for walk-around use
- Close-focus distance limited to 1.6ft
- Potential quality control issues with refurbished units
Image quality 4
Autofocus reliability 2
Build quality 2
Portrait performance 3
Video performance 2
Weight 1
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Macro
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.43 kg★ | 0.50 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.24x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm0.035score per dollar
vs
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm0.216score per dollar
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 6.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
