Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.vsPanasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
8-18mm / F2.8-4
16-36mm equiv.
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LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
10-25mm / F1.7
20-50mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Weight375g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 23cm
When the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 10-25mm 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 VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.88mm long × 73.4mm diameter
- LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.128mm long × 87.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 10mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 25mm | −7mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.7 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.7 | 2.5 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | 23cm | 28cm | −0.05m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.14× | −0.02x |
| Weight | 315g | 690g | −375g |
| Length | 88mm | 128mm | −40mm |
| Diameter | 73.4mm | 87.6mm | −14.2mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 77mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. relative to LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH..The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.
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LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 10-25mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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