Rokinon Prima Series 35mm f/1.4 P FE 35mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Rokinon Prima Series 35mm f/1.4 P FE 35mm
Users are extremely satisfied with this lens, praising its build quality and image performance. It is noted as a significant upgrade over older Canon models, especially for astrophotography like capturing the Milky Way. The manual focus is a trade-off, but users find the results amazing when using live-view focusing.
Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Great for astrophotography
- Significant upgrade over older Canon lenses
- Amazing image results with live-view focusing
- Professional appearance
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Manual focus only
- Requires live-view focusing
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
| Rokinon Prima Series 35mm f/1.4 P FE 35mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 15 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | UMC | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.69 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.17x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon Prima Series 35mm f/1.4 P FE 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Rokinon Prima Series 35mm f/1.4 P FE 35mm
No current pricing available
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
