Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
8-18mm / F2.8-4
16-36mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II
9-18mm / F4-5.6
18-36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-18mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II suits you better
- Weight161g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.88mm long × 73.4mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II49.3mm long × 56.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 9mm | −1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 18mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F4 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 23cm | 25cm | −0.02m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.10× | +0.02x |
| Weight | 315g | 154g | +161g |
| Length | 88mm | 49.3mm | +38.7mm |
| Diameter | 73.4mm | 56.2mm | +17.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 52mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2024 | −7year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 9-18mm F4.0-5.6 II
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