Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
What Buyers Say
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
This macro lens is praised for its sharpness, solid build, and versatility as both a macro and telephoto lens. Users appreciate the manual focus for careful composition, though some note the lack of autofocus and image stabilization as drawbacks. A few reviewers mention rapid battery drain on certain camera bodies and the need for a tripod for best results.
Pros
- Very sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile macro and telephoto
- Smooth manual focus
- Tripod mount for macro
Cons
- No autofocus
- No image stabilization
- Rapid battery drain on some cameras
- Heavy for handheld use
- Narrow depth of field at close range
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 150 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 12 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Neutrino Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 11★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.84 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm★ | 345 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
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
IRIX Dragonfly IL-150DF-EF 150mm
- Strong social proof (74th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (66th percentile)
- Strong macro (65th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
