OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
This OM System 40-150mm f/2.8 Pro lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and versatile reach. Users praise its build quality and performance for portraits, sports, and wildlife, with some noting it pairs well with teleconverters. One reviewer mentioned a missing filter bundle issue, but the lens itself is highly recommended.
Pros
- Super sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile zoom range
- Excellent build quality
- Great for portraits and sports
Cons
- Missing filter bundle in some orders
- High price point
- Heavier than some alternatives
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 40 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 150 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | ZERO coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.76 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Dual VCM | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 700 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong versatility (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (30th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
