Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm
The OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens is praised for its compact size, weather sealing, and fast f/1.4 aperture, making it a versatile walk-around lens for Micro Four Thirds users. However, some reviewers note purple fringing when shooting wide open into the sun and a lack of a manual focus clutch, which is a minor drawback for some. Overall, it delivers sharp images with good build quality, though a few expected even sharper performance at f/1.4.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Purple fringing wide open against sun
- No manual focus clutch
- Sharpness at f/1.4 not bitingly sharp
- Chromatic aberration issues noted
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | ZERO Zuiko Extra-Low Reflection Coating |
| 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 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:9★ |
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED V335050BW000 20mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
