Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8
Both are Leica L prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 260 g lighter (80 g vs 340 g)
- You want a compact lens: 21 mm vs 82 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× vs 0.07× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. is made for APS-C
Spec differences
11 differences| Leica Elmarit-TL 18mm f/2.8 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 18mm F1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Weight |
80 g
lighter
|
340 g
|
| Length |
21 mm
shorter
|
82 mm
|
| Diameter |
62 mm
slimmer
|
73.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
39 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.18 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.07×
|
0.2×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
13 elements / 12 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 18mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both