Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. vs Olympus 15mm F8 Body Cap
Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. if
- You need 4½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/8)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.2 m vs 0.3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.1× vs 0.06× maximum magnification
Pick the Olympus 15mm F8 Body Cap if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 93 g lighter (22 g vs 115 g)
- You want a compact lens: 9 mm vs 36 mm long
Spec differences
10 differences| Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 Asph. | Olympus 15mm F8 Body Cap | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Panasonic
|
Olympus
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
4½ stops faster
|
f/8
|
| Weight |
115 g
|
22 g
lighter
|
| Length |
36 mm
|
9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
57.5 mm
|
56 mm
|
| Filter thread |
46 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.2 m
closer
|
0.3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.1×
larger
|
0.06×
|
| Optical design |
9 elements / 7 groups
|
3 elements / 3 groups
|
| Released |
2013
|
not listed
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 15mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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