Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
Samyang
65 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Street
Portrait
Travel
Macro
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 5 |
| Groups | 9 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | UMC Lens Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | linear stepping motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 119 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.33x★ |
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
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.082score per dollar
vs
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm0.120score per dollar
Samyang Prima Series AF 16mm f/2.8 P FE 16mm offers 1.5x 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 3 of 22 specs.
