Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.vsSigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN
LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH.
25-50mm / F1.7
50-100mm equiv.
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30mm F1.4 DC DN
30mm / F1.4
60mm 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 30mm F1.4 DC DN suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight394g lighter, so easier to carry
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
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
- 30mm F1.4 DC DN72.1mm long × 64.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Panasonic LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 25mm | 30mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 30mm | +20mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.7 | F1.4 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.7 | F1.4 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Min focus distance | — | 30cm | No data |
| Max magnification | 0.21× | — | No data |
| Weight | 654g | 260g | +394g |
| Length | 127.6mm | 72.1mm | +55.5mm |
| Diameter | 87.6mm | 64.8mm | +22.8mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 52mm | +25mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2016 | +5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes | No |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm/F1.7 ASPH. relative to 30mm F1.4 DC DN.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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30mm F1.4 DC DN
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