Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm
The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from users. Reviewers consistently praise its exceptional sharpness, minimal distortion, and high-quality build, noting it rivals or surpasses other premium lenses. It is particularly valued for street photography and video work, offering a versatile focal length that encourages creative composition. The only minor concerns are the lack of weather sealing and a packaging issue with a leaking cleaning kit, but these do not detract from the lens's stellar reputation.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Minimal chromatic aberration
- High-quality build
- Versatile focal length
- Great for street photography
Cons
- Not weather-sealed
- Packaging issue with leaking cleaning kit
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 15 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 15 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 16 |
| Groups | 7 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 200 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong macro (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
