Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
The Zeiss Batis lenses receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional image quality, beautiful bokeh, and solid build. Users praise the sharpness, color rendering, and fast autofocus, though one reviewer noted a defective unit with packaging issues. Overall, these lenses are highly recommended for portrait and outdoor photography, with minor caveats about weight and price.
Pros
- Exceptional image sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh rendering
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Excellent color reproduction
Cons
- High price point
- Heavy weight
- Requires distance for portraits
- Defective unit reported
- Poor packaging in some cases
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
| Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | ZEISS T* coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 7★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.12x★ |
Pros & Cons
Zeiss Batis 000000-2136-695 135mm
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
