Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and low-light performance. Users highlight its suitability for both photography and video, with many noting a significant upgrade from previous lenses. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when powered off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior. Overall, it is praised as a professional-grade zoom that delivers outstanding results.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and snappy autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Excellent for video
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when powered off
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
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
| Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | multilayer coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 320 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
Brightin Star AF Fit for Sony E Mount 24mm
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.