Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 8-18mm F2.8-4 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds wide zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 if
- You want a wider view: 6mm vs 8mm at the wide end
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 8-18mm F2.8-4 Asph. if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/3.5)
- You need more reach: 18mm vs 11mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Meike 6-11mm f/3.5 | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 8-18mm F2.8-4 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Meike
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
6-11mm
|
8-18mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
|
f/2.8
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
315 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
88 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
73.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.12×
|
| Optical design |
11 elements / 8 groups
|
15 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2017
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Wide Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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