Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
vs
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm
IRIX
54 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Portrait
Street
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | ultra-wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 15 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 15 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Neutrino coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/22 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | Full-Frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.60 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.105score per dollar
vs
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm0.165score per dollar
IRIX Firefly IL-15FF-EF 15mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
