Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Panasonic
57 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
44 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Portrait
Budget
Professional
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Street
Travel
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 300 mm |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.89 kg★ | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 18 mm★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (29th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.0.045score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.064score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH.
Scores 57 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 9 specs.
