Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm
Zeiss
40 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 85 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 85 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| Coating | ZEISS T* anti-reflective coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.20 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 800 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:8.1★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Zeiss Otus ML 85mm f/1.4 85mm0.040score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.101score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
