The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS and the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 II for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS and Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 II to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Standard Zoom Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Standard Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS and the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 II have the same Filter thread size of 58mm.
Below are links to the 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 OIS and the Panasonic 12-35mm F2.8 II has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
12-35mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.