Lens Comparison
7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) vs Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better aperture blades (7 vs 0).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better length (6.6mm vs 24mm).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better price (msrp) ($79 vs $249).
- Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 has a better maximum aperture (f/3.5 vs f/6.3).
- 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 70g (2.5 oz)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 18mm | 12-32mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 4 | 9 |
| Optical Groups | 3 | 7 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/6.3 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 0 | 7 |
| Rounded Aperture | No | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Angle of View | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 36-36mm | 24-64mm |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Focus Motor | − | Stepping |
| Focus Limiter | No | No |
| AF/MF Switch | No | No |
| Min Focus Distance | 20 cm | 20 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x | 0.17x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $79 | $249 |
| Filter Size | 46mm | 37mm |
| Diameter | 56mm | 55.5mm |
| Length | 6.6mm | 24mm |
| Weight | 55g (1.9 oz) | 70g (2.5 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Tripod Collar | No | No |
