Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
What Buyers Say
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
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this Sigma 135mm f/1.4 Art lens, praising its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and performance for sports photography. A few note it is slightly heavy and one mentions muted colors and focus hunting in low light, but overall it is considered a top-tier lens.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful creamy bokeh
- Great for sports photography
- Brighter than advertised
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Slightly heavy
- Muted colors in raw files
- Focus hunting in low light
- Less contrasty than competitors
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Water & Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 1.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:6.9★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average build (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
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.
