Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
Nikon
83 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 12 |
| Groups | 9 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.20 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | internal linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4.5 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.21x |
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
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm0.082score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm0.180score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR 12-28mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12035 12-35mm
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
