Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
This anamorphic lens is praised for its cinematic look, compact build, and great value. Users love the fun, John Wick-style footage it produces, though some note that the flare effect is subtler than expected and requires aperture adjustment. A few mention compatibility issues with magnetic filter systems.
Pros
- Cinematic anamorphic look
- Compact and lightweight build
- Great value for money
- Fun to use for creative footage
- Good build quality
Cons
- Flare effect subtler than expected
- Aperture adjustment needed for strong flare
- Compatibility issues with magnetic filters
- Vignetting with some filter systems
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
| Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | T16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | T2.9 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 10★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Manual Focus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:16.2★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Sirui Saturn RF50B-A 50mm
- Strong user sentiment (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong optical (68th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd 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
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
