Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4.0 ASPH Review

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Specifications

Features Lens Construction 15 elements in 10 groups (1 aspherical ED lens, 3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
Nano Surface Coating Yes
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer No
Focal Length f=8-18mm (35mm camera equivalent 16-36mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum Aperture F2.8 (Wide) - F4.0 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.23m / 0.75ft
Maximum magnification Approx. 0.12x / 0.24x (35mm camera equivalent)
General Diagonal Angle of View 107°(Wide) - 62°(Tele)
Weatherproof Splash/Dust/Freezeproof
Filter Size φ67mm
Max. Diameter φ73.4mm / 2.89inch
Overall Length Approx. 88mm / 3.46inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 315g / 11.1oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Standard Accessories Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag