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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 Asph. vs Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph.

Both are Micro Four Thirds prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 Asph. if

  • You need ½ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/1.7)

Pick the Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph. if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 75 g lighter (125 g vs 200 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.14× vs 0.11× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2015 vs 2011

Spec differences

8 differences
Specifications that differ between the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 Asph. and the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph.
Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 Asph. Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph.
Max aperture
f/1.4 ½ stop faster
f/1.7
Weight
200 g
125 g lighter
Length
54.5 mm
52 mm shorter
Diameter
63 mm
60.8 mm slimmer
Min focus distance
0.3 m
0.25 m closer
Max magnification
0.11×
0.14× larger
Optical design
9 elements / 7 groups
8 elements / 7 groups
Released
2011
2015
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, focal length, filter thread, image stabilization. Show all
Brand
Panasonic both
Mount
Micro Four Thirds both
Type
Prime both
Focal length
25mm both
Filter thread
46 mm both
Image stabilization
No both

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