spovan HPL-N-2
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
spovan HPL-N-2
This budget pinhole lens receives mixed feedback. While a few users find it works well for the price and produces acceptable results in manual mode, the majority report serious issues: it fails to fit certain Nikon cameras, produces completely black or blurry images, and has spots on photos. The low price is a common theme, but many feel it is not worth even that.
Pros
- Works for the price
- Decent in manual mode
- Cheaper than competitors
Cons
- Does not fit all Nikon cameras
- Produces completely black photos
- Blurry at every point
- Spots on pictures
- Does not work out of the box
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
| spovan HPL-N-2 | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 0 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 0 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | — | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | — | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.05 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
spovan HPL-N-2
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Strong bokeh (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.