Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 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
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm
This 7Artisans 50mm f/0.95 lens is praised for its exceptional build quality, metal-and-glass construction, and incredible value at around $250. Users love the smooth, silky focus ring and the beautiful, creamy bokeh produced by the 12-blade aperture, though many note the clickless aperture ring is easily accidental and focus requires care at f/0.95. Chromatic aberration and flare are present but correctable in post, and the included lens cap does not fit over a UV filter. Overall, it's seen as a fun, compact lens that reignites passion for photography, especially on Fuji X series bodies with focus peaking.
Pros
- Exceptionally good value for money
- Solid metal-and-glass build quality
- Smooth, silky manual focus ring
- Beautiful creamy bokeh with 12-blade aperture
- Compact and lightweight design
Cons
- Clickless aperture ring moves accidentally
- Lens cap does not fit with UV filter
- Chromatic aberration at high-contrast edges
- Flare when shooting directly into sun
- No lens hood included
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 35mm | 7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 11 |
| Groups | 9 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | nanocrystalline coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/0.95 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 12★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon RF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 370 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | — |
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
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
7Artisans 35mm 0.95 35mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
