Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
 vs
Leica Summicron
50mm f/2 M

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Auto focus Yes vs No
Help
Cheaper $549.00 vs $2,295.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,746 cheaper (4.2x less)
Wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2
Help
 At its widest, the Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 1 f-stop
Slightly better wide angle 25 mm vs 50 mm
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 2x better wide angle
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Leica 50mm f/2 M
Slightly better telephoto 50 mm vs 25 mm
Help
 2x more reach, less perspective distortion
Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Learn more about
the Leica 50mm f/2 M

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:f/1.4
50mm f/2 M:f/2
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:25 mm
50mm f/2 M:50 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098
Magnification Has better macro
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$98 - $125
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Zeiss 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m

Low light lens

$1,200
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Compare the 50mm f/1.5 ZM Leica-m vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899
Max focal length Better telephoto
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
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 More zoom
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Leica Summicron 50mm f/2 M Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 50mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,495
Lowest price Cheaper
Length Slightly shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 50mm f/2.5 vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Leica Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M

Low light lens

$3,995
Aperture Wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Length Slightly longer
Compare the Summilux 50mm f/1.4 M vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$400
Lowest price Cheaper
Aperture Wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Auto focus Auto focus
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Summicron 50mm f/2 M

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