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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Panasonic
89 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
88 out of 100 medium confidence 18 reviews
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
Image quality 12
Build quality 8
Value for money 6
Portability 5
Filter compatibility 4
Autofocus performance 3
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Budget
Professional
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Specifications
| SG-image | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | — | 15 |
| Groups | — | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | — | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/25 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.31 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
SG-image
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average optical (18th percentile)18th %ile
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
SG-image0.012score per dollar
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-40.004score per dollar
SG-image offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
