Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
The Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, contrast, and build quality. Users praise its solid metal construction, smooth focus, and minimal distortion, making it a favorite for both film and digital cameras. The only consistent complaint is the poorly designed lens cap, which many find frustrating. Overall, it is considered a superb value compared to Leica alternatives.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Excellent contrast and color
- Solid metal build quality
- Smooth focus ring with tab
- Minimal distortion
Cons
- Poorly designed lens cap
- Barrel extends slightly
- Short focus throw for video
- 43mm filter size unusual
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
| Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | T* | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.65 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.26★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Milvus 000000-1365-659 35mm
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (69th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
