Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS vs Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (255 g vs 335 g)
- You want a compact lens: 57.9 mm vs 70 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 Asph. if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2)
Spec differences
11 differences| Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Rokinon
|
Panasonic
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.4
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
255 g
lighter
|
335 g
|
| Length |
57.9 mm
shorter
|
70 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.5 mm
|
70 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.1×
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 12mm both
- Min focus distance
- 0.2 m both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS
The Rokinon 12mm f/2.0 NCS CS is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 12mm at f/2.0 for Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 Asph.
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