Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
The Panasonic 9mm f/1.7 lens is highly praised for its sharp optics, wide angle, and lightweight design, making it ideal for landscape and vlogging on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users appreciate the autofocus, weather resistance, and smooth focus ring, though some note the plastic build and high price as drawbacks. A few find the bokeh unimpressive compared to full-frame equivalents, but overall it's considered a great value for the system.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Wide angle field of view
- Lightweight design
- Fast autofocus
- Weather resistant
Cons
- Plastic body construction
- High price point
- Unimpressive bokeh for MFT
- Single focal length
- No optical image stabilization
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 9 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 9 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | Multi-Coated | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 95 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:3.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X09 9mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
