Panasonic
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Micro Four Thirds Mount
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 — 42.5mm f/1.2 for Micro Four Thirds, a popular choice in the panasonic lineup.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Aug 2014
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 priceReleased Oct 2019
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8 is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Wins
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- ALEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- ALEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- ALEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/1.2 vs f/2.8)
- ALEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Weight (425 g vs 935 g)
- ALEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 has lower Diameter (70 mm vs 90.9 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this lens size diff to shareLEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
⌀70 × 110 mm
425 g (0.94 lb / 14.99 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
⌀91 × 140 mm
935 g (2.06 lb / 32.98 oz)
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 is 30mm shorter and 21mm narrower than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 is 510 g lighter than LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
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 NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.2 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
425 g vs 935 g — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 supports it
- ✓
Diameter
70 mm vs 90.9 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
110 mm vs 140 mm — lower is better
Reasons to choose the LUMIX S PRO 24-70mm F2.8
- ✓
Min focus distance
37 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Max magnification
Both 0.25 ×
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.2 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
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 NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.