Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II vs Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm f/2.8 II

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better min focus distance (20 cm vs 85 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better length (73.8mm vs 99.6mm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 12-35mm f/2.8 II has a better weight (305g (10.8 oz) vs 360g (12.7 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO 35-100mm f/2.8 II has a better price (msrp) ($699 vs $799).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length12-35mm35-100mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements1416
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 Equivalent24-70mm70-200mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance20 cm85 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.17x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$799$699
Filter Size58mm58mm
Diameter67.4mm67.4mm
Length73.8mm99.6mm
Weight305g (10.8 oz)360g (12.7 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo