Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
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
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
The Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, color reproduction, and value for money, especially on a budget. Users praise its compact size, metal mount, and low-light performance, though some note the autofocus is noisy and slow compared to USM lenses. A few isolated complaints mention build quality feeling plasticky or the lens not working at all, but the majority find it a reliable workhorse for both crop sensor and full-frame cameras.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and color
- Compact and lightweight design
- Metal mount for durability
- Great low-light performance
- Good value for budget buyers
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus compared to USM
- Plasticky build quality
- Lacks image stabilization
- Large manual focus ring angle
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Canon Super Spectra Coating (SSC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | 5 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 94 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Canon RF EF-M 28mm f/3.5 Macro IS STM 28mm offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
