Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm
Laowa
54 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 200 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 14 |
| Groups | 9 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | Full-Frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.54 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.3x★ |
Pros & Cons
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Laowa 200mm f/2 AF FF Telephoto 200mm0.019score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 4.1x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
