Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.
25mm / F1.4
50mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
25mm / F1.8
50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness0.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II suits you better
- Weight49g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
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 SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.54.5mm long × 63mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II42mm long × 59.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 25mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 25mm | 25mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F1.8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 25cm | +0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.11× | 0.12× | −0.01x |
| Weight | 205g | 156g | +49g |
| Length | 54.5mm | 42mm | +12.5mm |
| Diameter | 63mm | 59.4mm | +3.6mm |
| Filter size | 46mm | 46mm | — |
| Released | 2019 | — | No data |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm/F1.4 II ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 25mm F1.8 II
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