Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f2.8-4 Long Term Review (Micro Four Thirds Favorite Wide Angle Lens)

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  • Опубліковано 10 гру 2024

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  • @ChadWilson
    @ChadWilson Рік тому +5

    1. Leica sharpness
    2. Fast enough aperture
    3. Light
    4. Weather sealed
    5. Landscape to street to kind of portrait
    This lens sounds like winning!

    • @joestrahl6980
      @joestrahl6980 Рік тому

      Hi Gary! I have debated with myself with this lens. At the moment I might be leaning more towards the 9mm f1.7 which I could switch out with the 15mm f1.7 I already have to approximate the same focal lengths. But the 15 Leica is not weather sealed....
      Some super pictures that you took on South Island and shared with us!

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      It is really a nice lens for surprisingly a lot of different use cases Chad. The focal length and the features provided in this lens really makes it handy for both travel and landscape photography.

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      Hello Joe, the 9mm is quite a nice lens, if I don't have the Laowa 7.5mm then I would probably get the PL 9mm f1.7. Thank you for the kind words Joe!

    • @GrenlandUnderVann
      @GrenlandUnderVann Рік тому

      If only it was a constant f2.8 and a bit wider.

  • @eelco6587
    @eelco6587 Рік тому +2

    One of the benefits I find worth mentioning of the Pana Leica 8-18mm over the OMS 8-25mm is the not extending zoom of the 8-18mm. Which makes it at least on paper a better weather resistant lens. Mirrorlesscomparison has a very extensive comparison between these two. I decided after some doubts to stick with the Pana Leica and not trade it in for an OMS 8-25mm.

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      Thank you for sharing an important point about the PL8-18, I didn't know the OMS 8-25 extends when zoomed.

  • @ddsdss256
    @ddsdss256 9 місяців тому

    I've been using that lens for over five years now and it's great for a variety of uses, from street to architecture to special effects (and obviously, for landscape as you show). It's also tough, as I've dropped it (even on concrete--I had to file the mount flange--yikes!) and it continues to work. I'd definitely recommend getting the hood to avoid the minimal flare and give you a bit of extra protection from water droplets on the front element when you use it in rain/snow). Yes, it would be nice to have constant aperture, but look at how huge/heavy (and more expensive) the 10-25 is!
    As great as the Leica 8-18 is, I found situations where I wanted an even wider AoV, so I got the Laowa 6mm f/2.0 Zero-D. That's an amazing lens (122° AoV, rectilinear, and near-zero minimum focussing distance) and it takes filters!

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  8 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing! It is definitely a very reliable lens 😁

  • @jpsteiner2
    @jpsteiner2 Рік тому

    Gary, great review of the 8-18mm. Thanks. I struggle with composing interesting photos below 12mm (MFT). I do like how you use the 8-18mm for environmental portraiture.

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words John. I think with ultra wide angle focal length, you do really need a strong foreground of interest, otherwise the image will look bland. Hope this helps!

  • @dadihernada22
    @dadihernada22 Рік тому

    Keren review nya 👍 saran donk untuk photography lebih baik Leica 8-18 f2.8-4 atau 9 mm f1.7 ? Trims

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      Makasih kak. Kalau butuh fleksibel bisa zoom, 8-18mm kak, kalau ada lensa lain sehingga tidak perlu zoom, 9mm kak. Saya pribadi karena punya Laowa 7.5mm f2 jadi belum butuh Leica 9mm f1.7

  • @Swing4TheRing
    @Swing4TheRing 5 місяців тому

    For real estate shooters, Laowa 7.5mm or Leica 8-18mm?

  • @Maja-df9gu
    @Maja-df9gu Рік тому

    Great review, currently torn between this and the laowa 6mm. Any thoughts on the laowa 6mm?

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      Laowa 6mm should be really great. I imagine it would feel similar to the 7.5mm that I have, but with wider focal length. I personally prefer AF lenses, even for wide angle lenses, since I got some mis-focused shots with my Laowa 7.5mm, but if you don't mind manual focus lens then the 6mm is quite a great option!

  • @erikehrling4715
    @erikehrling4715 Рік тому

    It is a good lens indeed, but I prefer the fixed 9mm Panasonic Leica for it's smaller size and brighter aperture.

    • @GrenlandUnderVann
      @GrenlandUnderVann Рік тому

      It's a great gimbal lens, but hardly wide enough for photos. I prefer 7 mm.

    • @johnkilmerstone
      @johnkilmerstone Рік тому

      @@GrenlandUnderVannThe Loawa 6mm f2 is even better if you want wide.

  • @GrenlandUnderVann
    @GrenlandUnderVann Рік тому

    It's hard to replace my Olympus 7-14 mm f2.8. I wish Panasonic could extend their f1.7 zoom series with a Leica 6-12 mm f1.7.

    • @Gary_W
      @Gary_W  Рік тому

      PanLeica 7-12mm f1.7 will be really awesome! I would definitely want that!