Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
This 50mm f/1.8 lens from Meike receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, praised for its sharp image quality, smooth autofocus, and solid build for an affordable price. Users highlight its excellent bokeh, low-light performance, and versatility for portraits and everyday use. A few minor complaints mention a tricky lens hood and a relatively long minimum focus distance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Smooth autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Beautiful bokeh
Cons
- Tricky lens hood attachment
- Long minimum focus distance
- Easily overexposes outdoors
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
| Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 11 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multilayered Coatings | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 630 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Meike 50mm F1.8 E 50mm offers 8.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
