Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH.vsPanasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm 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 SUMMILUX 15mm F1.7 ASPH.
15mm / F1.7
30mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 8-18mm in a single lens
When the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight200g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 20cm
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 SUMMILUX 15mm F1.7 ASPH.36mm long × 57.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-ELMARIT 8-18mm/F2.8-4.0 ASPH. | Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 15mm F1.7 ASPH. | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 8mm | 15mm | −7mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 18mm | 15mm | +3mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F1.7 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F1.7 | 2.5 stops darker |
| Min aperture | — | F16 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 23cm | 20cm | +0.03m |
| Max magnification | 0.12× | 0.10× | +0.02x |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 315g | 115g | +200g |
| Length | 88mm | 36mm | +52mm |
| Diameter | 73.4mm | 57.5mm | +15.9mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 46mm | +21mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2014 | +3year |
| 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 SUMMILUX 15mm 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 SUMMILUX 15mm F1.7 ASPH.
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