Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps Auto Focus drive | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
No current pricing available
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
