Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II vs Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm f/2.8-4

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm f/2.8-4 has a better max magnification (0.3x vs 0.17x).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better weight (305g (10.8 oz) vs 320g (11.3 oz)).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-60mm f/2.8-4 has a better length (71mm vs 73.8mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-35mm12-60mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1414
Optical Groups1112
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades97
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent24-70mm24-120mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance20 cm20 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.3x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$799
Filter Size58mm62mm
Diameter67.4mm68mm
Length73.8mm71mm
Weight305g (10.8 oz)320g (11.3 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo