OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO vs Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm f/2.8-4

Key Differences

  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better min focus distance (13 cm vs 23 cm).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/2.8).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better max magnification (0.22x vs 0.1x).
  • OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO has a better length (84.6mm vs 88mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length8mm8-18mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements1515
Optical Groups1112
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.8f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent16-16mm16-36mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorSteppingStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoYes
Min Focus Distance13 cm23 cm
Max Magnification0.22x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size67mm
Diameter66mm73.6mm
Length84.6mm88mm
Weight315g (11.1 oz)315g (11.1 oz)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo