Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic
70 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

Nikon
85 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

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
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Weight 3

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

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Scores

Macro
Panasonic
83
Nikon
95
Budget
Panasonic
63
Nikon
86
Video Cinema
Panasonic
63
Nikon
85
Portrait
Panasonic
51
Nikon
83
Professional
Panasonic
72
Nikon
76
Street
Panasonic
70
Nikon
73
Travel
Panasonic
68
Nikon
59
Wildlife Sports
Panasonic
63
Nikon
65
Landscape
Panasonic
61
Nikon
65

Specifications

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mmNikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Optics
Typemacrowide-angle
Focal Length Min100 mm16 mm
Focal Length Max100 mm35 mm
Elements1317
Groups1112
Aspherical Elements33
ED Elements3★2
CoatingMulti-CoatedNano Crystal Coat
Aperture
Max Aperturef/22f/4
Min Aperturef/2.8f/4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountL-MountNikon F
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.30 kg★0.68 kg
Filter Thread67 mm—
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeDual phase linear motor★USM
Stabilization✗✓★
Stabilization Stops—4 stops★
Focus
Min Focus Distance204 mm35 mm★
Max Magnification1:1★—

Pros & Cons

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong social proof (84th percentile)84th %ile
  • Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

  • Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
  • Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile

Pricing

Both products are similarly priced.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm0.083score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm0.113score per dollar

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm offers 1.4x better value for money

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm

Scores 85 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm Better at:

Travel

Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitLandscapeProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

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