Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
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
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
The VILTROX 56mm F1.2 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, excellent low-light performance, and great value for money. A few users note a floating element or internal rattling when off, which is explained as normal VCM motor behavior. One verified buyer received a used lens instead of new, and another found it too large for a compact body.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great low-light performance
- Beautiful bokeh
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Floating element design
- Internal rattling when off
- Received used instead of new
- Too large for compact bodies
- Autofocus hunting in extreme low light
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | HD Multilayer Nanocoating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon Z |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | VCM Focusing Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 500 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.13x★ |
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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.2 Pro Z 56mm
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong optical (69th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
