Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED Pro V335050BW000 20mm
What Buyers Say
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
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED Pro V335050BW000 20mm
The OM System 20mm f/1.4 Pro lens is praised for its compact size, weather sealing, and fast f/1.4 aperture, making it a versatile walk-around lens for Micro Four Thirds users. However, some reviewers note purple fringing when shooting wide open into the sun and a lack of a manual focus clutch, which is a minor drawback for some. Overall, it delivers sharp images with good build quality, though a few expected even sharper performance at f/1.4.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture for low light
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Purple fringing wide open against sun
- No manual focus clutch
- Sharpness at f/1.4 not bitingly sharp
- Chromatic aberration issues noted
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED Pro V335050BW000 20mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 20 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 20 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | ZERO Zuiko Extra-Low Reflection Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | MSC |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:9★ |
Pros & Cons
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 (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED Pro V335050BW000 20mm
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong macro (75th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.