Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
Sony
55 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Street
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Sony E SEL30M35 30mm | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 30 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 30 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.5 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:1★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Sony E SEL30M35 30mm
- Strong macro (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average macro (35th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.