Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
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 FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
The Sony 20-70mm f4 G lens is highly praised for its sharpness, compact size, and versatile focal range, making it an excellent travel companion. Users appreciate the extra 4mm at the wide end compared to the 24-105mm, which enhances creative options for landscapes. A few drawbacks include noticeable field curvature at wide angles and the lack of a zoom lock to prevent lens creep. Overall, it is considered a significant upgrade over kit lenses and older models.
Pros
- Excellent edge-to-edge sharpness
- Compact and lightweight design
- Versatile 20-70mm focal range
- Great for travel and landscapes
- Fast and reliable autofocus
Cons
- Noticeable field curvature at wide end
- No zoom lock to prevent lens creep
- Slight noise in dark interiors at f4
- Not available at f2.8
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Sony FE SEL2070G 20-70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | fluorine coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.49 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 0.39x★ |
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 FE SEL2070G 20-70mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
