Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
42.5mm / F1.2
85mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
25-50mm / F1.7
50-100mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight229g lighter, so easier to carry
- StabilizationHas stabilization
When the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 25-50mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.76.8mm long × 74mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.127.6mm long × 87.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 42.5mm | 25mm | +17.5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 42.5mm | 50mm | −7.5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.2 | F1.7 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.2 | F1.7 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 50cm | — | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.21× | −0.11x |
| Weight | 425g | 654g | −229g |
| Length | 76.8mm | 127.6mm | −50.8mm |
| Diameter | 74mm | 87.6mm | −13.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2014 | 2021 | −7year |
| Stabilization | Yes | No | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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