Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 20320 100mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 20320 100mm
This Pentax D FA Macro 100mm f/2.8 lens receives outstanding reviews for its sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and compact weather-resistant build. Users appreciate the improved autofocus with focus limiting on newer camera bodies, as well as its versatility for macro, portrait, and copy work. A few mention the autofocus is somewhat noisy, but overall it is considered an excellent upgrade over older macro lenses.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather-resistant build
- Improved autofocus with focus limiting
Cons
- Autofocus can be noisy
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
| Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 20320 100mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 100 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 100 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 15 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD coating, Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Pentax K | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 130 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 20320 100mm
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (6th percentile)6th %ile
- 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
Pentax HD Pentax-D FA Macro 20320 100mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
