Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
This Pentax 50mm f/1.8 lens is overwhelmingly praised for its sharpness, excellent value, and low-light performance, making it a favorite among portrait and street photographers. Users highlight its lightweight design and beautiful bokeh, though some note the plastic build and loud autofocus as minor drawbacks. A few reviewers were confused about full-frame compatibility, but most agree it's a must-have for APS-C Pentax cameras.
Pros
- razor sharp images
- excellent value for money
- great low light performance
- beautiful bokeh
- lightweight and compact
Cons
- plastic build quality
- loud autofocus
- not full frame compatible
- no lens hood included
- not weather sealed
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Pentax DA 22177 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | SP Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax K |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg | 0.12 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 451 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:6.67★ |
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
Pentax DA 22177 50mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average optical (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
