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Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph.

8–18 mm · f/2.8 · Micro 4/3 System

The Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph. is a 8–18 mm zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8 for the Micro 4/3 System mount. Here are its field of view on different sensors, hyperfocal distances and the cameras it fits.

Focal length
8–18 mm
Max aperture
f/2.8
Mount
Micro 4/3 System
Designed for
2.00× crop

Field of view by sensor

SensorDiagonal angle of view35 mm equivalent
Canon APS-C (1.6×)118.8° – 73.8°13–29 mm
Micro Four Thirds107.0° – 62.0°16–36 mm

Hyperfocal distance

Focal lengthf/2.8f/5.6f/8f/11f/16
8 mm1.5 m0.8 m0.5 m0.4 m0.3 m
18 mm7.7 m3.9 m2.7 m2.0 m1.4 m

Circle of confusion 0.015 mm (sensor size the lens is designed for).

Cameras that fit (87)

Where to buy

B&H PhotoAmazonKEH (used)MPB (used)

FAQ

What is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph. equivalent to on APS-C?
It is designed for a 2.00× sensor, giving a full-frame equivalent of 16–36 mm.
Which cameras is the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 Asph. compatible with?
It fits Leica Digilux 3, Olympus E-P1, Olympus E-P2, Olympus E-P3, Olympus E-P5 and more (see the full list above).