Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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

Wider aperture

f/1.4

vs

f/1.8

At its widest, the Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 0.7 f-stops

Slightly better wide angle

25 mm

vs

45 mm

More than 40% better wide angle

Learn more about
the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Slightly better telephoto

45 mm

vs

25 mm

80% more reach, less perspective distortion

Learn more about
the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:	f/1.4
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

Poor telephoto

Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:	25 mm
M. ED 45mm f/1.8:	45 mm

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

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

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Low light lens

$348

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Has a narrower aperture

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

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8

Sports lens

$899

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Compare the M.Zuiko ED 75mm f/1.8 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

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 Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4.

Sony 50mm f/1.8 DT

Low light lens

$168

More magnification

Compare the 50mm f/1.8 DT vs the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

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Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
vs
Olympus Zuiko
M. ED 45mm f/1.8

differences

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

Reasons to consider the Olympus M. ED 45mm f/1.8