Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro vs Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.2 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 1× vs 0.1× maximum magnification
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. if
- You need 2½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/4)
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
|
f/1.7
2½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
115 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
36 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
57.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
1×
larger
|
0.1×
|
| Aperture blades |
14
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 9 groups
|
9 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2013
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro
This 15mm f/4 macro lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph.
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Laowa 15mm f/4 Wide Angle Macro: 2 stops faster, focuses closer
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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph.: ½ stop faster
Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D vs f/4 Wide Angle Macro
f/2 Zero-D: 2 stops faster
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. vs Olympus 15mm F8 Body Cap
4½ stops faster vs 93 g lighter