Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
This Sony 30mm macro lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, and excellent value, especially for beginners and hobbyists. Users love its macro capabilities and versatility as a standard prime, but many note the short working distance and slow autofocus as drawbacks. Overall, it's a great budget-friendly option for Sony APS-C mirrorless cameras.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Great value for money
- True 1:1 macro magnification
- Versatile as standard prime
Cons
- Short working distance
- Slow autofocus
- Soft corners
- No image stabilization
- Lens hood incompatible with filters
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
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
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
Pricing
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
