Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
Laowa
74 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Video Cinema
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 65 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 65 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 14 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | apochromatic (APO) design |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | linear motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.3x | 2:1★ |
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
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.077score per dollar
vs
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm0.136score per dollar
Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO 65mm 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 5 of 21 specs.
