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Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 16-36mm (35mm Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
- One Aspherical ED and One UHR Element
A versatile wide-angle zoom, the Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. Lens from Panasonic is a 16-36mm equivalent lens that blends optical excellence with durable, refined physical design for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Designed in collaboration with Leica, this lens employs a series of low dispersion and aspherical elements to realize sharp and clear imagery with controlled fringing and aberrations, and a Nano Surface Coating also helps to minimize flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color accuracy. The durable metal lens body is splash, dust, and freezeproof for use in trying environmental conditions, and a fast 240 fps autofocus drive suits both photo and video shooting in a variety of working situations.
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How good for video is this lens when mounted on ...
How good for video is this lens when mounted on GH5 and walking ?
If you're using this with the GH5's IBIS or with a gimbal/stabilizer, or both (best case scenario), you should not have much trouble. The effects of walking with a wide angle-of-view tends to be less severe, so you should be fine! :)
Date published: 2022-06-24
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May I mount it with all full functions in an Olympus OM-D EM-1 MII?
Yes, I use it with an Olympus E-M1ii. It works very well. There is none of the purple ghosting that used to happen with the older Panasonic 7-14 on Olympus bodies. AF is fast and accurate and all the functions on the lens work as expected. It's an excellent lens!
Date published: 2022-09-08
Is focus on this lens linear or fly by wire?
Is focus on this lens linear or fly by wire?
This is focus by wire
Date published: 2022-07-17
How good is this lens for video while walking ?
How good is this lens for video while walking ?
On my LUMIX G9 it was plenty steady and had no issues.
Date published: 2021-06-26
I notice that several owners of this lens have ...
I notice that several owners of this lens have complained about it being decentered. Is this still an issue or were only copies effected?
Majority of our customers did not have any issue ( Over 99%)
Date published: 2022-12-13
Are there MTF curves published for this lens?
Are there MTF curves published for this lens?
There is MTF information for this lens at: https://www.opticallimits.com/m43/1043_leica818f284?start=1
Date published: 2019-12-12
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What 67mm Variables ND filter works best with this lens, - no vignetting and ability to have lens hood on?
We are unable to test but feel that any 67mm Variable ND Filter will work such as: Tiffen 67mm Variable Neutral Density Filter B&H # TIVND67. the included lens hood attaches externally and does not screw into the filter threads.
Date published: 2019-01-31
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I need a polarizer for this lens. What have people here used successfully?
For such a wide lens, we recommend a Polarizer that says slim or low profile so that you reduce the possibility of vignetting at 8mm. Here are two: both are slim by good companies. Good quality: Tiffen 67mm Circular Polarizing Wide Angle (Low Profile Design) Filter B&H # TICP67WA Luxury quality: Heliopan 67mm High-Transmission Circular Polarizing Multi-Coated Slim Filter B&H # HECPHTS67.
Date published: 2018-08-27