Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm
Panasonic
60 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 40 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 15 |
| Groups | 7 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.15 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Auto/Manual | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.57★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Strong optical (70th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX S S-R1840 18-40mm0.135score per dollar
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm0.187score per dollar
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.
