Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
This Panasonic Leica 12-35mm f/2.8 lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, solid build, and constant aperture, making it a versatile workhorse for both photo and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its impressive image quality that rivals larger formats, fast and reliable autofocus, and effective image stabilization, especially when paired with compatible bodies. A few note the lens is somewhat heavy and that depth of field at f/2.8 is limited on MFT, but overall it is considered a worthwhile investment for those seeking a high-quality standard zoom.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Fast and reliable autofocus
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Somewhat heavy
- Limited depth of field at f/2.8 on MFT
- Image stabilization barely noticeable at wide angles
- Not as sharp as prime lenses
- Plastic lens hood
Scores
Specifications
| Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/11 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/0.95 | 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 | 0.50 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 150 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | 0.21x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa Argus 18mm f/0.95 APO 18mm
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (65th percentile)
- Below average social proof (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- 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
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
