Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH Lens

Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67Autofocus LensAutofocus Lens

Lens Description

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH is an ultra-wide to normal zoom designed for cameras with a Four-Thirds (2X) sensor. This bright variable-aperture zoom covers a 8 to 18mm focal-range. It provides the same field of view as a 16-36mm lens on a Full-Frame camera.

This 2X zoom lens focuses down to 23cm from the imaging plane, capturing subject with a maximum 0.12X magnification. The lens supports autofocus and features a switch to disengage AF for focusing manually. A built-in focus motor is used to set the focus-distance. It allowed Panasonic to optimize the motor precisely for this lens in order to maximize performance.

The lens weighs 315g. Its body is weatherproof against adverse weather such as rain and snow. Seals in key areas prevent entry of water and dust.

This lens is only available for the Micro Four-Thirds mount. It directly attaches and is fully compatible with all Micro Four-Thirds mount cameras.

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH
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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH

Focal-Range

7mm600mm
8-18mm
FOCAL-RANGE OF WEATHERPROOF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE

Angle-Of-View

2.1°117°
62-107°
ANGLE OF VIEW OF WEATHERPROOF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT RECTILINEAR LENSES WITH Four-Thirds (2X)+ COVERAGE

Maximum Aperture

1.25
2.8-4
MAXIMUM APERTURE OF WEATHERPROOF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE

Viewing Angle Range

Panasonic 8-18mm F/2.8-4

Maximum Aperture

Compared to other Micro Four-Thirds Four-Thirds (2X) lenses.
62-107°
Max F/2.8-4

Magnification

0.02X5X
0.12X
MAGNIFICATION OF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE

Weight

130g2065g
315g
WEIGHT OF WEATHERPROOF Micro Four-Thirds MOUNT LENSES WITH AT LEAST Four-Thirds (2X) COVERAGE

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH Specifications

Brand Panasonic Model Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH
Mount Micro Four-Thirds Max FLM 2X
Focal Range 8 - 18mm View Angle 107 - 62°
Max ApertureF/2.8 - 4Min ApertureF/22
Min Focus23cmMagnification0.12X
Filter Size67mm Aperture Blades7
Size (D x L)74 x 88mm Weight315g
TiltN / A ShiftN / A
Stabilization ProtectionWeatherproof
Zoom Drive Mechanic Focus Drive AF with MF Switch
Zoom Mechanism Internal Focus Mechanism Internal
Hood Bayonet Focus Motor Internal
Perspective RectilinearIntroduced2017-04-19

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Panasonic 8-18mm F/2.8-4 Facts

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm F/2.8-4 ASPH
Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Weatherproof - Seals protect from dust, humidity and light splashing.Zoom LensZoom LensRectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Rectilinear are normal lenses that show straight lines as straight lines.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.Thread size in milimeters for screw-on filters.67Autofocus LensAutofocus Lens
8-18mm Focal-Range F/2.8-4 Max Aperture
67mm Filter Thread AF with MF Switch
Micro Four-Thirds Mount Four-Thirds (2X) Coverage
315g Lens Weight 74 x 88mm (D x L)
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