Zeiss Distagon
35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
 vs
Panasonic Summilux
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f vs the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4.
Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Panasonic Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Auto focus Yes vs No
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Lighter 200 g vs 0.8 kg
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 4.2x lighter
Cheaper $628.00 vs $1,843.00
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 The best price we've seen is $1,215 cheaper (2.9x less)
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
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
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
35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f:35 mm
Leica DG 25mm f/1.4:25 mm
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
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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
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
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Sony 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,498
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Diameter Has a small diameter
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Compare the 35mm f/1.4G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Zeiss Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS

Low light lens

$799
Diameter Much smaller diameter
Length Shorter
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 AIS vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,639
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Leica Summarit 35mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$1,895
Diameter Much smaller diameter
Length Shorter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Summarit 35mm f/2.5 vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$899
Auto focus Auto focus
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Nikon-f vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor 35mm f/2D

Low light lens

$330
Diameter Much smaller diameter
Auto focus Auto focus
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 35mm f/2D vs the Distagon 35mm f/1.4 T ZF.2 Nikon-f

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 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D 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

$428
Aperture Slightly narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4
Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Macro lens

$898
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly better telephoto
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the Elmarit Leica DG Macro- 45mm f/2.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

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