Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
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
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
The Canon RF 28-70mm f/2 L USM is widely praised as the best zoom lens available, offering exceptional sharpness and light-gathering capability that rivals prime lenses. Users love its versatility, noting it can replace multiple primes like 35mm and 50mm, and produces stunning sunbursts and low-light images. The main drawback is its significant size and weight, along with expensive 95mm filters, but most find the performance worth the bulk.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness wide open at f/2
- Versatile zoom replaces multiple prime lenses
- Beautiful sunbursts and low-light performance
- Fast autofocus and crisp images
- Reduces need to carry multiple lenses
Cons
- Heavy and bulky design
- Expensive 95mm filters required
- High price point
- Requires adjustment for wide-angle sharpness
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | standard-zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 9 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 391 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
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
Canon RF 28-70mm F2 L USM Standard Zoom for EOS R-Series Cameras 70-28mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 4.9x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 22 specs.
