Panasonic Lumix G
X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
 vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 12mm f/2

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 12 mm
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 Around 3x more reach, less perspective distortion
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Panasonic X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/2 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the M. ED 12mm f/2 captures slightly more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly lighter 130 g vs 305 g
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 2.3x lighter
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
12 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8:35 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$319
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Wide angle lens

$999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Heavier
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6

Wide angle lens

$699
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 9-18mm f/4-5.6 vs the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

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