Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
vs
Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm
Sigma
33 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Video Cinema
Budget
Landscape
Travel
Macro
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 45 mm |
| Elements | 15 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | — |
| ED Elements | 3★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | T16 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | T2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | L-Mount |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.32 kg★ | 1.25 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 86 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus and Manual via Switch |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1.4:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
Sigma AF Cine 28-45mm T2 Cine 45mm
- Strong macro (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong versatility (67th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.