Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
What Buyers Say
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
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
The Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users love it for interior shots, landscapes, and astrophotography, noting its bright f/2.8 aperture and solid build. Minor gripes include a slightly heavy weight and a less-than-ideal focus ring switch, but overall it delivers impressive performance for the price.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Bright f/2.8 aperture
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Slightly heavy weight
- Focus ring switch design not ideal
- Not parfocal
- Requires adapter for mirrorless cameras
- APS-C only, not full-frame compatible
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 11 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Anti-Reflective Multi-Layer Lens Coating, Water-Repellent Top Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | SD-M AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF
- Strong optical (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tokina atx-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
