Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 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
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent value for money. Users praise its lightweight build and versatile performance for portraits, street photography, and low-light conditions. A few note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures, lack of image stabilization, and a plastic front ring, but overall it is highly recommended as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive native lenses.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Poor minimum focusing distance
- Flare wide open
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 33 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 33 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | multilayered coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong build (72nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike Neo Series 33mm f/1.4 AF 33mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
