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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 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 price

Released Oct 2021

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II is 3 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

2categories

FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II

Sports & ActionPortrait

TL;DR — Key differences

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II wins 4 categories·FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II wins 1 categories
  • 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

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 IIFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal Length25 mm70-200 mm
Max Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
MountMicro Four ThirdsSony E
CoverageMicro Four ThirdsFull Frame
StabilizationNo4.5 stops
Weight265 g1045 g
Min Focus30 cm40 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 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Portrait
6.5Good
7.5Good
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
7.0Good
Landscape
2.0Limited
4.0Fair
Travel
5.0Fair
4.0Fair
Wildlife
1.0Limited
5.5Fair
Macro & Close-up
1.5Limited
3.5Limited

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?

Compare live prices for the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II and FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II at major authorized retailers.

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

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Focal length (Min)
25 mm
70 mm
Focal length (Max)
25 mm
200 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
17
Groups
8
14
Special elements
Aspherical, ED
1 XA, 1 Aspherical, 1 Super ED, 2 ED
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Min focus distance
30 cm−10 cm less
40 cm
Max magnification
0.15 ×
0.3 ×2× more
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Optical stabilization
No
Yes
OIS effectiveness
0 stops
4.5 stops
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Weight
265 g−780 g less
1045 g
Length
87 mm−113 mm less
200 mm
Diameter
70 mm−18 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
67 mm
77 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes
Diaphragm blades
11
11
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm F1.4 II
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
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.