Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3
Both are Leica L lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 56mm vs 40mm at the long end
Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 101 g lighter (155 g vs 256 g)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.08× maximum magnification
- You shoot full frame: the Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. is made for APS-C
- You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 60 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Leica Vario-Elmar-TL 18–56mm f/3.5–5.6 ASPH. | Panasonic Lumix S 18-40mm F4.5-6.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Leica
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-56mm
|
18-40mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
256 g
|
155 g
lighter
|
| Length |
60 mm
|
40.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
63 mm
slimmer
|
67.9 mm
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.08×
|
0.28×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 7 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Leica L both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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