Laowa VE928FX
Laowa
77 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 VE928FX | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Frog Eye Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 120 mm★ | 200 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:7.7★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Laowa VE928FX
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %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 VE928FX0.140score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
Laowa VE928FX offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
