Panasonic
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 priceReleased Oct 2018
Sony
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 3 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has higher OIS effectiveness (4.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Weight (265 g vs 1045 g)
- ALEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II has lower Length (87 mm vs 200 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)
Key specs at a glance
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical, ED
- ✓
Weight
265 g vs 1045 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
87 mm vs 200 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
- ✓
Min focus distance
30 cm vs 40 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED…
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
4.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it
- ✓
Weather sealing
Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it
- ✓
Custom function button
Only FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II supports it
- ✓
Max magnification
0.3 × vs 0.15 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
Decided which one is right for you?
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Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.