Panasonic
25mm f/1.4 Leica D
 vs
Olympus M.Zuiko
17mm f/2.8

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D captures much more light, 2 f-stops
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Learn more about
the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Reasons to consider the Olympus 17mm f/2.8
Narrower aperture f/22 vs f/16
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 At its narrowest, the 17mm f/2.8 goes 0.9 f-stops narrower
Lighter 71 g vs 0.5 kg
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 7.2x lighter
Slightly cheaper $249.00 vs $899.95
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 The best price we've seen is $651 cheaper (3.6x less)
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Olympus 17mm f/2.8

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
25mm f/1.4 Leica D:25 mm
17mm f/2.8:17 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$428
Length Is shorter
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$699
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens
Weight Slightly lighter
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 XF R vs the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$250
Zoom range More zoom
Magnification More magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ED vs the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

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