Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Laowa
64 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Street
Portrait
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 65 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 65 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | APO design |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 170 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 2:1★ |
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
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.101score per dollar
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm0.159score per dollar
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
