Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
The Meike 35mm F2.0 Full Frame AF lens impresses with its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight build at a budget-friendly price. Many photographers highlight its excellent value compared to more expensive native lenses, with pleasing bokeh and good color rendering. Some users note minor issues like vignetting at wide apertures and a plastic ring on the front, but overall it’s a solid performer for street, portrait, and everyday photography.
Pros
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent sharpness and contrast
- Great value for the price
- Lightweight and portable
- Pleasing bokeh
Cons
- Vignetting at wide apertures
- No image stabilization
- Plastic front ring
- Mediocre minimum focusing distance
- Flare present wide open
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
| Meike MK-S-35mm 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 | 6 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 8★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 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 | 0.111x | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
Meike MK-S-35mm 35mm
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (31st 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.
