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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 50mm F1.4

Leica L Mount

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 — 50mm f/1.4 for Leica L, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Oct 2019

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 is 11 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

PortraitSports & Action

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 3 categories·LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins 0 categories
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 958 g)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 184 mm)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 81 mm)

Key specs at a glance

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IILUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal Length25 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountMicro Four ThirdsLeica L
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight265 g958 g
Min Focus30 cm30 cm
Filter Size67 mm77 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 50mm F1.4
Portrait
6.5Good
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair
Landscape
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
2.0Limited
Wildlife
1.0Limited
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

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

  • Weight

    265 g vs 958 g — lower is better

  • Length

    87 mm vs 184 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

  • Weather sealing

    Only LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 supports it

  • Control ring

    Only LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 supports it

Shared specifications

Max aperture (Wide)

Both f/1.4

Max aperture (Tele)

Both f/1.4

Min focus distance

Both 30 cm

Max magnification

Both 0.15 ×

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

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 50mm F1.4

Pros

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
  • Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Premium price point
  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use

Decided which one is right for you?

Compare live prices for the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II and LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4 at major authorized retailers.

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

Panasonic LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4

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Full specifications

= category winner

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
50 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
50 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4
f/1.4
Elements
10
14
Groups
8
11
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
Aspherical, ED
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Min focus distance
30 cm
30 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.15 ×
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
Weight
265 g−693 g less
958 g
Length
87 mm−97 mm less
184 mm
Diameter
70 mm−11 mm less
81 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
LUMIX S PRO 50mm F1.4
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.