Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
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
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
Users are extremely satisfied with this lens, praising its build quality and image performance. It is noted as a significant upgrade over older Canon models, especially for astrophotography like capturing the Milky Way. The manual focus is a trade-off, but users find the results amazing when using live-view focusing.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great for astrophotography
- Significant upgrade over older Canon lenses
- Amazing image results with live-view focusing
- Professional appearance
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Requires live-view focusing
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface 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 | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| 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★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:5.55★ |
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
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Rokinon Prima Series RK35M-O 35mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
