Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
This lens delivers exceptional image quality and versatility, praised for sharp autofocus and stabilization. Users note it's slightly heavy but well-built, ideal for travel and various photography styles. Some complaints about promo tripod quality and warranty start date policy exist. Overall, it is highly recommended for mirrorless Canon R series cameras.
Pros
- Excellent image sharpness and clarity
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Versatile for multiple photography styles
- Good lens stabilization
- Ideal travel companion with light kit
Cons
- Heavy weight adds noticeable front-end heft
- Promotional tripod broke before use
- Warranty start date policy penalizes early buyers
- Control rings tight initially
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 | Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 18 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 18 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 3 | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | 240-fps autofocus drive | Nano USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 230 mm | 210 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x | 0.21x★ |
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
Canon L RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
