Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm
Its f/2.8-4 maximum aperture and Leica-engineered optics with Nano Surface Coating deliver sharp, high-contrast ultra-wide images, while full weather sealing ensures dependable performance in harsh conditions. Weighing just 315g and accommodating 67mm filters, the lens pairs rugged build quality with a portable design ideal for travel. This lens is best for landscape photographers requiring a fast-focusing, durable ultra-wide zoom to capture expansive, immersive scenes.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong user sentiment (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong aperture (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 28 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 8 |
| Focal Length Max | 18 |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Linear motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 230 |
| Max Magnification | 0.12x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 8-18mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 315 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Linear motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit H-E08018 8-18mm | 98.2 | 81.8 | 82.3 | 28 | 92.8 | 84.1 | 91.7 | 75.9 | 78 | 35.9 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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