Showcase Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f2.8-4

saladin · Feb 20, 2021

Perhaps I should undertake a "one camera, one lens" project with this lens. I find learning how to "see wide" quite tricky, and it can certainly test the dynamic range choices we have to make because of the field of view. Bolted it to the 5iii for a bicycle ride last evening. Not terribly happy with my results, but live and learn. I'm way more comfortable at the long end, so perhaps just practice practice practice is in order.

All jpegs from camera, some pretty rudimentary editing in snapseed on the phone.

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Nam-in-Sonoma · Mar 4, 2021

With H&Y CPL

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Courthouse Towers by Nam Ing, on Flickr

memzinla · Mar 4, 2021

I can tell that pic was taken with an Olympus. Love the colors!!
Sometimes I want to trade my Panasonic 7-14mm for the 8-18mm.

Nam-in-Sonoma · Mar 4, 2021

@memzinla, you will lose that 1mm but gain in image quality and the use of filter that will help you with more creative shots.

Generationfourth · Mar 12, 2021

Received my used copy today. Seems pretty sharp, though a little more scratched and used then what the pictures/seller conveyed. Oh well, its kind of like a new car- you are relieved after the first scratch.

Went for a quick walk in a spot I've taken a lot of photos at and got completely different shots. It's a refreshing experience compared to the last 9 years of pretty standard focal lengths. A lot more crouching, using the articulating screen, portrait orientation, level guide, etc. Excited to use this thing!

SOOC jpegs:

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Generationfourth · Mar 13, 2021

Took the G9 and 8-18 on a 3,300 foot bike ride. Legs are tired and luckily didn't crash and break camera or body

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last one is cropped

pdk42 · Mar 22, 2021

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The Enchanted Garden by Paul Kaye, on Flickr

pdk42 · Mar 22, 2021

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Sunset by Paul Kaye, on Flickr

wjiang · Apr 10, 2021

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Aloyz · May 1, 2021

At 8mm with CPL.

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Brownie · May 1, 2021

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P1062234 by telecast, on Flickr

popiT · May 30, 2021

Been looking at this thread for a while from page 1! Finally got a copy a couple days ago. Hiked up to 2500' to give it a test.

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It is super wide!?

PJ2 · May 30, 2021

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view from Millwall dock, London. Taken in High Resolution mode (8 x 6 sec) to allow clouds to blur

Nam-in-Sonoma · Jun 6, 2021

LilSebastian said:
So in addition to the 10 stop ND, does the High Res mode mean your 6 second shutter speed is multiplied by the number of pixel level shifts by IBIS? Is that why this looks so smooth too?

Yes, it took total 48s to finish the picture and yes the water is very smooth with HR. I think the IBIS shift is only for the handheld and that's the reason you can use HHHR to shoot Milky Way.

Aloyz · Jun 24, 2021

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Danny_SWE · Jun 24, 2021

Some pics from my latest kayak adventure in Gothenburg archipelago. Shot with the E-M5.3.

Every year me and some colleagues use to take a kayak trip, three days. It is sponsored by job, rent and food. This year it was the usual gang and two newcomers also. Very fun! We had a great time!

Actually I got the lens on the way out on this! Really on the way, I had to tell boss to take a short detour to pick it up, was outside my door at home

The lens was fantastic for things like this. Had other lenses but used only this one. Great for lower light also, really like it.

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Camp by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Bay by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - View by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Mark by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Bridge by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Bassholmen by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Mark II by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Firemaker by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Campfire by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

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Kayak 2021 Spring - Food by Daniel Cederberg, on Flickr

Danny_SWE · Jun 24, 2021

Was downtown (Gothenburg) today for some shopping. Quite long ago I was there. Can be fun sometimes. They are building alot now, half of the town is like a construction site. I got to try this new bridge also!