Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
The Samyang 75mm f1.8 lens is widely praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and compact lightweight design, making it a favorite for street and everyday photography. Users highlight its excellent value for money, especially at sale prices, though some note minor quirks like focus breathing and occasional autofocus inconsistencies. Overall, it's considered a great alternative to pricier telephoto options, with a few plastic build concerns but nothing that detracts from its performance.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Compact and lightweight
- Excellent value for money
- Great for street photography
Cons
- No image stabilization
- Focus breathing wide open
- Occasional autofocus quirks
- Plastic build
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
| Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 75 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 15 |
| Groups | 9 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Ultra Multi-Coating (UMC) | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 690 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.13x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average macro (27th 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
Samyang AF 75mm f/1.8 75mm
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 3 of 21 specs.
