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differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
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At its widest, the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Learn more about
the Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

Slightly lighter 130 g vs 0.5 kg
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3.9x lighter
Slightly better wide angle 12 mm vs 25 mm
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2.1x better wide angle
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 12mm f/2

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
25mm f/1.4 Leica D:f/1.4
M. ED 12mm f/2:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
25mm f/1.4 Leica D:25 mm
M. ED 12mm f/2:12 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

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
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Panasonic Lumix G  14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Olympus M.Zuiko  17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249

Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$628

Panasonic Lumix G  X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$966 - $1,298

Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199

Aperture Has a narrower aperture

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199

Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Fujifilm 35mm f/1.4 XF R

Low light lens

Weight Slightly lighter
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Four-thirds

Low light lens

$439

Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly cheaper

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Olympus Zuiko 9-18mm f/4-5.6 ED

Wide angle lens

$599

Zoom range More zoom
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Panasonic Lumix G Vario  7-14mm f/4

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 7-14mm f/4

Wide angle lens

$959

Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture

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