Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsOM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
25-50mm / F1.7
50-100mm equiv.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
45mm / F1.2
90mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 25-50mm in a single lens
When the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight244g lighter, so easier to carry
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-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.127.6mm long × 87.6mm diameter
- M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO84.9mm long × 70mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. | OM SYSTEM M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 45mm | −20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 45mm | +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 | — | 50cm | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | 0.10× | +0.11x |
| Weight | 654g | 410g | +244g |
| Length | 127.6mm | 84.9mm | +42.7mm |
| Diameter | 87.6mm | 70mm | +17.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 62mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | No | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. relative to M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
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M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm F1.2 PRO
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