Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
What Buyers Say
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
This manual fisheye lens is praised for its excellent value and fun, creative potential, especially for landscapes and astrophotography. Users find the learning curve short, though focusing through the viewfinder can be tricky and some report a loose fit on certain Nikon bodies. Overall, it delivers good image quality and a vast depth of field at a very low price point.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fun creative potential
- Good image quality
- Vast depth of field
- Short learning curve
Cons
- Manual focus can be tricky
- Loose fit on some Nikon bodies
- Difficult focusing through viewfinder
- Large lens case
- Not for frequent use
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Lightweight design
- Excellent autofocus
- Great for low light
- Good value for money
Cons
- Standard prime lens limitations
Scores
Specifications
| Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | fisheye | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 8 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | — | 13 |
| Groups | — | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | multi-layer lens coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.52 kg | 0.30 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 9.14 m | 204 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong bokeh (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (29th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Altura Photo Professional Lens Series QZ0296 8mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 21 specs.
