Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 35mm F2 DG 35mm
Sigma
62 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Sigma Contemporary 35mm F2 DG 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 10 |
| Groups | 9 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.95 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 270 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 1:5.56★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 35mm F2 DG 35mm
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong macro (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.082score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 35mm F2 DG 35mm0.064score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
