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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

Sony

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

Sony E Mount

FE 50mm F1.4 GM — 50mm f/1.4 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.

$1,799

Launch price

Released Mar 2025

FE 50mm F1.4 GM is 6.4 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

0categories

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

PortraitSports & Action

5 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 3 categories·FE 50mm F1.4 GM wins 0 categories
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 580 g)
  • ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 131 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 IIFE 50mm F1.4 GM
Focal Length25 mm50 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/1.4
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNoNo
Weight265 g580 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 IIFE 50mm F1.4 GM
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
3.5Limited
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 580 g — lower is better

  • Length

    87 mm vs 131 mm — lower is better

  • Diameter

    70 mm vs 81 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 50mm F1.4 GM

  • Weather sealing

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Control ring

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM supports it

  • Custom function button

    Only FE 50mm F1.4 GM 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

FE 50mm F1.4 GM

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

  • Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value

Decided which one is right for you?

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

Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

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Full specifications

= category winner

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Optical stabilization
No
No
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
0 stops
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Weight
265 g−315 g less
580 g
Length
87 mm−44 mm less
131 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
FE 50mm F1.4 GM
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Sony E
Format coverage
Micro Four Thirds
Full Frame

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