Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
Samyang
56 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 21 |
| Groups | 12 | 18 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 6★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | 16-22★ |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 2-2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 1.21 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 330 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 1:5.7★ |
Pros & Cons
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
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (68th percentile)
- Below average build (26th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
vs
Samyang AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 150mm0.041score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 1.9x 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 5 of 21 specs.
