Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle US UMC Aspherical 35mm
Rokinon
64 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle US UMC Aspherical 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Olympus 4/3 |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 304 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:5.55★ |
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
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle US UMC Aspherical 35mm
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (71st percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.101score per dollar
vs
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle US UMC Aspherical 35mm0.169score per dollar
Rokinon 35mm f/1.4 Wide-Angle US UMC Aspherical 35mm offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
