Panasonic G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5vsPanasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5
8mm / F3.5
16mm equiv.
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G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
7-14mm / F4
14-28mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5 suits you better
- Brightness0.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 10cm
When the G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 7-14mm in a single lens
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
- G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.551.7mm long × 60.7mm diameter
- G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.83.1mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5 | Panasonic G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 7mm | +1mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 8mm | 14mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F3.5 | F4 | 0.4 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 10cm | 25cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | — | No data |
| Weight | 165g | 300g | −135g |
| Length | 51.7mm | 83.1mm | −31.4mm |
| Diameter | 60.7mm | 70mm | −9.3mm |
| Filter size | 22mm | — | No data |
| Released | 2010 | 2009 | +1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5 relative to G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G FISHEYE 8mm/F3.5
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G VARIO 7-14mm/F4.0 ASPH.
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