Panasonic G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.vsPanasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
42.5mm / F1.7
85mm equiv.
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LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
42.5mm / F1.2
85mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. suits you better
- Weight295g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
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
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
- G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.50mm long × 55mm diameter
- LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.76.8mm long × 74mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 42.5mm | 42.5mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 42.5mm | 42.5mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F1.2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F1.2 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 31cm | 50cm | −0.19m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.10× | +0.10x |
| Weight | 130g | 425g | −295g |
| Length | 50mm | 76.8mm | −26.8mm |
| Diameter | 55mm | 74mm | −19mm |
| Filter size | 37mm | 67mm | −30mm |
| Released | 2015 | 2014 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. relative to LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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G 42.5mm/F1.7 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm/F1.2 ASPH./POWER O.I.S.
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