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LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Micro Four Thirds Mount

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II — 25mm f/1.4 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$699

Launch price

Released Oct 2018

vs

Panasonic

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 — 24–70mm f/2.8 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 11 months newer.

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Wins

5categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

1categories

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Sports & ActionLandscape

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 4 categories·LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 wins 1 categories
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 935 g)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 181 mm)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
  • BLUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 has higher Max magnification (0.25 × vs 0.15 ×)

Key specs at a glance

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IILUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal Length25 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight265 g935 g
Min Focus30 cm38 cm
Filter Size67 mm67 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IILUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Portrait
6.5Good
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
5.0Fair
Landscape
2.0Limited
6.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
2.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

  • Weight

    265 g vs 935 g — lower is better

  • Length

    87 mm vs 181 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better

  • Special elements

    Adds ED

  • Min focus distance

    30 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 supports it

  • Max magnification

    0.25 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Diameter

Both 70 mm

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Lightweight design easy to carry all day

Cons

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
  • Native Leica L mount compatibility

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • No optical stabilization — relies on body IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8

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Full specifications

= category winner

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4+2 stops wider
f/2.8
Elements
10
16
Groups
8
12
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Min focus distance
30 cm−8 cm less
38 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.25 ×+67%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Weight
265 g−670 g less
935 g
Length
87 mm−94 mm less
181 mm
Diameter
70 mm
70 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
67 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
9
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Leica L
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.