Panasonic LUMIX H-E08018 8-18mm G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT Lens

Panasonic LUMIX H-E08018 8-18mm G LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT Lens

This professional-grade camera lens is an optical partner of the legendary LEICA Lenses. It features Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating to reduce reflections across the entire light spectrum, ensuring exceptional detail and sharpness. Built with a durable metal body, this lens is engineered to perform in challenging outdoor environments, boasting splash, dust, and freezeproof characteristics when paired with compatible LUMIX G Mirrorless cameras.

Expertly designed for Micro Four Thirds systems, the lens is compact yet powerful, offering an 8-18mm (35mm equivalent: 16-36mm) focal range with a fast aperture (F2.8 wide to F4.0 tele). Its lightweight compact construction (approx. 88mm in overall length / 3.46 inches, with a max diameter of 73.4mm / 2.89 inches, and approximately 315g in weight) makes it perfect for both advanced hobbyists and professional photographers.

Key Features

• Optics: Professional LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT design with Panasonic’s Nano Surface Coating (1 ASPH. ED / 3 ASPH. 2 ED / 1 UHR lens).
• Zoom Capability: 2.25X optical wide angle zoom (8-18mm F2.8-4.0) with a 67mm lens filter thread.
• Build Quality: Durable metal body engineered for various weather conditions, including splash, dust, and -10°C freeze-proof design.
• Autofocus: Fast focus tracking with a 240 fps AF drive.
• Compact Design: Micro Four Thirds compactness with overall dimensions of approx. 88mm (3.46 inches) in length and a weight of around 315g (11.1oz).

Technical Specifications

• Lens Construction: 15 elements in 10 groups (includes 1 aspherical ED lens, 3 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, and 1 UHR lens).
• Nano Surface Coating: Yes
• Mount: Micro Four Thirds mount
• Optical Image Stabilizer: No
• Focal Length: 8-18mm (35mm equivalent: 16-36mm)
• Aperture Type: 7 diaphragm blades with circular aperture diaphragm
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (Wide) - f/4.0 (Tele) with a minimum aperture of f/22
• Closest Focusing Distance: 0.23m (0.75ft)
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.12x (0.24x in 35mm equivalence)
• Diagonal Angle of View: 107° (Wide) - 62° (Tele)
• Weatherproof: Splash/Dust/Freezeproof
• Filter Size: 67mm
• Max. Diameter: 73.4mm (2.89 inches)
• Overall Length: Approximately 88mm (3.46 inches from the tip to the base of the lens mount)
• Weight: Approximately 315g (11.1oz, excluding lens cap, lens rear cap, and lens hood)
• Standard Accessories: Includes lens cap, lens rear cap, lens hood, and lens storage bag