Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
What Buyers Say
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
The Rokinon 100mm macro lens is a hit among verified buyers, who praise its outstanding optical quality, robust build, and exceptional value for money, especially for macro and cinema work. Users note the manual focus and aperture ring provide reliable control, though some mention it lacks autofocus and vibration control, and the build quality could be improved. Overall, it delivers sharp, vibrant images and is versatile for both photography and filmmaking.
Pros
- Outstanding optical quality
- Exceptional value for money
- Solid build construction
- Smooth manual focus and aperture ring
- Versatile for macro and cinema
Cons
- No autofocus
- No vibration control
- Build quality could be improved
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus can be challenging handheld
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
| Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | T3.1 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 305 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon Cine DS100M-C 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (67th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- 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 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
