Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm
Sigma
82 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 400 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 22 |
| Groups | 9 | 16 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 1.14 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:4.2★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.101score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS 400mm0.082score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
