Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 vs Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E)
When comparing Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E) and Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 which weighs 200 g, compared to the loser Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) which weighs 509 g.
Winner: Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 and Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II (Sony E):
| Panasonic Leica Summilux DG 25/1.4 | Samyang AF 85mm F1.4 FE II - (Sony E) | |
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| Brand | Panasonic | Samyang |
| Weight | 200 g | 509 g |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 30 cm | Missing |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | No | Yes |