Sony
55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
 vs
Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Slightly better wide angle 4.5 mm vs 25 mm
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 5.6x better wide angle
Slightly more zoom 1.4x vs 1x
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 Around 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm Learn more about
the Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Reasons to consider the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Much wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/4.5
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 At its widest, the Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 captures much more light, 3.4 f-stops
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Slightly better telephoto 25 mm vs 6.3 mm
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 Around 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly lighter 200 g vs 343 g
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 More than 40% lighter
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Learn more about
the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm:6.3 mm
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:25 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 50mm f/1.8

Sony 50mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$298
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Compare the 50mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Sony 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$800
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Sony E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3

Travel lens

$898
Zoom range Much more zoom
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the E-Mount 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Sony D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6

Wildlife lens

$248
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the D 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha

Macro lens

$199
Max focal length Much better telephoto
Zoom range More zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro Sony-alpha vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm
Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Fisheye lens

$298
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the E-Mount 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 55-210mm f/4.5-6.3mm

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
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
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
Aperture Narrower aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar 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
Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

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