Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Panasonic
95 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
Sigma
74 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 22 reviews
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
Optical performance 7
Build quality 6
Autofocus speed 5
Versatility 4
Video features 3
Depth of field 2
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video Cinema
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 18 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 | 4 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | water and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.99 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:2★ |
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
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm0.106score per dollar
vs
Sigma 20-200mm F 3.5-6.3 DG0.082score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
