OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
This lens is praised for its excellent value, lightweight design, and good image quality for the price. Users appreciate it as an affordable entry-level superzoom, especially for travel and casual wildlife photography. However, the lack of optical image stabilization and all-plastic build are noted as compromises, with some users finding the camera's IBIS insufficient at the long end.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Good image quality for the price
- Smooth zoom ring
- Solid build despite plastic
Cons
- No optical image stabilization
- All-plastic build
- Camera IBIS insufficient at 300mm
- Not weather sealed
- No lens hood included
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
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 75 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 15 |
| Groups | 13 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | ZERO coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.8-6.7 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 58 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | MSC | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 230 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.18x★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 75-300mm f/4.8-6.7 II
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd 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
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
