Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Nikon
37 Overall Score
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm
Panasonic
90 Overall Score
Scores
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Portrait
Budget
Travel
Landscape
Video Cinema
Macro
Specifications
| Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | — | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 60 mm |
| Elements | — | 14 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/22 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.3★ | 0.3x |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
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
Pricing
Nikon Venus Laowa FF 8-15mm f/2.8 Fisheye0.053score per dollar
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm0.106score per dollar
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-ES12060 12-60mm offers 2.0x 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 8 of 21 specs.
