OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.15 m on the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 0.20 m on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.
- Max magnification: 0.30× on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, against 0.21× on the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S..
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.
- Weight: 306 g on the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against 382 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II.
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II or Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II for its max magnification.
Choose the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S. for its closest focus, optical stabilisation and weight.
On paper the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-35mm F2.8 ASPH. Power O.I.S. wins more rows (3 to 1); if the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II's strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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| Lowest price today | $898 new | $999.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 12–40mm | 12–35mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 24–80mm equivalent | 24–70mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 14 / 9 | 14 / 9 |
| Aperture blades | 7 | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.20 m | 0.15 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.30× (best) | 0.21× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Linear motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 382 g | 306 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 69.9 × 84 mm | 67.6 × 73.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 58 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.