OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II vs Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 272 g lighter (382 g vs 654 g)
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 25mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.3× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 84 mm vs 127.6 mm long
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 Asph. if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 40mm at the long end
Spec differences
11 differences| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II | Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 25-50mm F1.7 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
OM System
|
Panasonic
|
| Focal length |
12-40mm
|
25-50mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
382 g
lighter
|
654 g
|
| Length |
84 mm
shorter
|
127.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
69.9 mm
slimmer
|
87.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.28 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.3×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Optical design |
14 elements / 9 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Released |
2022
|
2021
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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