Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Sony SEL18135
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
The Panasonic Leica 12-60mm f/2.8-4.0 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, build quality, and versatile focal range, making it a favorite for street photography and videography. Users appreciate the smooth zoom and image stabilization, though some note the aperture changes with zoom and the f/2.8 is only at 12mm. Overall, it's considered a great value for the price, especially as an entry-level zoom or kit lens.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent build quality
- Versatile focal range
- Smooth zoom operation
- Good image stabilization
Cons
- Aperture changes with zoom
- f/2.8 only at 12mm
- Not great for low light at longer focal lengths
Sony SEL18135
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Sony SEL18135 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x★ | 0.29x |
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 (89th percentile)89th %ile
Sony SEL18135
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
