Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
This lens is praised for its solid build, fast and quiet autofocus, and good image quality at a reasonable price. Video shooters especially appreciate the low focus breathing and smooth bokeh, while photographers note crisp images with minor softness at the edges at f/2.8. Some users miss the extra 10mm reach of a 24-70mm lens and mention the plastic build feels less premium, but overall it's seen as excellent value.
Pros
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid build quality
- Low focus breathing for video
- Smooth bokeh
Cons
- Plastic build feels less premium
- Missing 70mm reach for portraits
- Edge softness at f/2.8
- Minor vignetting at wide apertures
- USB-C to A cable included instead of C to C
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
| Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 60 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | UMC | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.49 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear STM★ | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.27x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th 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
Rokinon AF IO2460AFZ-E 24mm
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.
