OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
The OM System 45mm f/1.2 PRO lens receives glowing praise for its stunning bokeh and sharpness, especially at f/1.2. Users highlight its compact size compared to full-frame equivalents and its value for portrait photography. However, it lacks in-camera focus stacking support and is not compatible with the Olympus 1.4x teleconverter.
Pros
- Stunning bokeh effect
- Sharp at f/1.2
- Compact size for equivalent focal length
- Good value for portrait photography
- Fast and accurate eye autofocus
Cons
- No in-camera focus stacking support
- Not compatible with Olympus 1.4x teleconverter
- Expensive initial price
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
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Z Coating Nano | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto Focus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 500 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:10★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm f/1.2 PRO 45mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %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 3.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
