12-30-2018, 04:02 PM
My local store had Panaleica 8-18 available with additional 200€ discount in early december. I did try out a sample of 8-18 and happy with results, came back home with a new lens a couple of days later.
Few weeks later, I am impressed. The lens handles very, very nicely. It does feel and balances great on a small body like GX80. Both zoom and focus rings are smooth in operation as one could wish for. Optically, it is visibly better than Oly 12/2, also on the edges.
Tiny 12/2 will still find it’s use for street photography and when I want to have it light and fast, while Panaleica will fit nicely otherwise. Overall, a lovely lens.
Few weeks later, I am impressed. The lens handles very, very nicely. It does feel and balances great on a small body like GX80. Both zoom and focus rings are smooth in operation as one could wish for. Optically, it is visibly better than Oly 12/2, also on the edges.
Tiny 12/2 will still find it’s use for street photography and when I want to have it light and fast, while Panaleica will fit nicely otherwise. Overall, a lovely lens.