OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
What Buyers Say
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
This lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design. Many note it as a significant upgrade from previous lenses, especially when paired with teleconverters. The only minor consideration mentioned is the comparison with a Sigma alternative, but the Sony's weight and teleconverter compatibility won out.
Pros
- Super sharp wide open
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Excellent with teleconverters
- Great for video and photos
Cons
- Expensive compared to alternatives
- Heavier than some competitors
- No built-in image stabilization
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
The Panasonic 8-18mm f/2.8-4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, sharpness, and build. Users appreciate its compact size, light weight, and the ability to use screw-on filters, which is a key advantage over some competitors. While a few users noted it is pricey and one had sharpness issues on an Olympus body, the overwhelming majority recommend it for landscapes, interiors, and travel photography.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Sharp and crisp
- Compact and lightweight
- Accepts screw-on filters
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Pricey
- Variable aperture
- No OIS
- Sharpness issues on some Olympus bodies
- Slight distortion at 8mm
Scores
Specifications
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3 | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 12 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 18 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 15 |
| Groups | 11 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 3★ |
| Coating | ZERO coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.46 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 240-fps autofocus drive |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 220 mm★ | 230 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.7★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-200mm f/3.5-6.3
- Strong user sentiment (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong macro (79th percentile)
- Below average social proof (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
