Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
A 16-36mm equivalent range with an f/2.8-4 aperture and Nano Surface Coating delivers sharp, low-distortion wide-angle shots in a 315g weather-sealed metal body. The splash and dustproof construction, paired with a linear motor AF system, makes it dependable for 4K video capture in outdoor conditions. This lens suits landscape and architecture photographers who need a portable Micro Four Thirds ultra-wide zoom without sacrificing optical quality.
Focal length 8-18mm
Aperture f/4
Mount Micro Four Thirds
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 315 g
af type 240-fps Auto Focus drive
lens type zoom
73 Overall Score
Price €0
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 12 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | 240-fps Auto Focus drive |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 230 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8-18mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 18-135mm | 27mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.2 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | true | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weight (g) | 315 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 326 | 560 |
| AF Type | 240-fps Auto Focus drive | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | Linear motor | STM |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | 53.9 | 64.6 | 85 | 38.2 | 89 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 75.7 | 29.2 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 78 | 65.2 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66.1 | 91.2 | 97.7 | 55.5 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.9 | 81.9 | 86.1 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 84.1 | 80.9 | 78.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.9 | 87.1 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 84.1 | 91.2 | 68 | 69.4 | 36.8 |
| Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS Compare | 98 | 75.5 | 72.5 | 40.3 | 78.5 | 77.5 | 44.7 | 95.8 | 89.7 | 82.4 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.9 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 91.2 | 33.6 | 89.7 | 36.8 |
