Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.
12mm / F1.4
24mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
8-18mm / F2.8-4
16-36mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-18mm 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 SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.70mm long × 70mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.88mm long × 73.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 12mm | 8mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 12mm | 18mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 20cm | 23cm | −0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.12× | −0.02x |
| Weight | 335g | 315g | +20g |
| Length | 70mm | 88mm | −18mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 73.4mm | −3.4mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2017 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. relative to LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
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