Name: Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 49755
Rating: 3.7 (6 reviews)

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH

4.4

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.8 / 5

good lens albeit not jaw-droppingly superb
This ring also turns smoothly and positively
surprisingly compact and relatively light

exaggerated and to a certain degree distorted
no camera noises were picked up on movie clips
Angular distortion caused by slightly tilting the lens

Construction: Zoom
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Four Thirds
Focal length: , 35 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Wide angle

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH - Pros & Cons

good lens albeit not jaw-droppingly superb
This ring also turns smoothly and positively
surprisingly compact and relatively light
focus ring is generously sized and more than adequate for the job
The zoom- and focus rings operate smoothly
A good companion to a fine morning espresso
Sharpness is beautifully even across the whole image
brighter
more solidly built and weather resistant
AF motor is fast
accurate and silent
Sharpness is excellent throughout the zoom/aperture range and across the
The zoom and focus rings are smooth and precise
nice and sharp zoom
the wide angle 8mm was able to resolve
nice to see u up and running
great reviews and solid works
Informative review with fascinating pics as usual
Good contrast and colors
The front filter thread and excellent corner sharpness
more solid construction and weather proof design
build quality of the Leica 8-18 is very good
sharpness is already very good
it a very good lens for both travel and every day usage
sharpness is already pretty decent
the flare resistance is very good
rich colour and nice contrast
Autofocus operation is really quiet and perfect for videographers
Chromatic aberration is extremely well controlled

exaggerated and to a certain degree distorted
no camera noises were picked up on movie clips
Angular distortion caused by slightly tilting the lens
bokeh is impossible to evaluate for this lens
filter thread does not rotate on focus
some obvious barrel distortion too at 8mm
visible distortion or lateral chromatic aberration
super-wide angle does not have an extremely convex front lens
often saw flare and colored ghosts
patterns are quite random and too huge in the image to be
It has nothing to do with the lens
prices remain the same for you
Rendering is always difficult to define
There is no wide angle perspective
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lack of image stabiliser probably
relatively large size might scary a lot of people away
no aperture ring or other switches
let's have a look at the centre sharpness
It is not a small or light lens in micro four thirds standard

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH - Full Specifications

Lens type	Wide angle
Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds

Aperture max	2.8 - 4
Number of diaphragm blades	7

Construction	Zoom
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	11.11 oz
Diameter	2.89 in
Length	3.46 in
Filter size	2.64 in

Max Format size	Four Thirds
Focal length	< 35
Maximum magnification	0.12 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Electrical standard engine
Full-time Manual focusing	no
Closest focusing distance	0.23

Colour of product	Black
Tripod collar	no
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	yes

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4.7

Based on 5 reviews

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