Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
Panasonic
73 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Sigma
92 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Macro
Street
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 45 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 45 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 13 |
| Groups | 10 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| Coating | multi-coated | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.23 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focus motor system | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 117 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:1 | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
- Strong macro (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit H-ES045 45mm0.101score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm0.136score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN 10-18mm
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
