Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Auto Aperture vs Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II

Key Differences

  • Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Auto Aperture has a better min focus distance (7 cm vs 30 cm).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2).
  • Laowa 7.5mm f/2 MFT Auto Aperture has a better weight (135g (4.8 oz) vs 190g (6.7 oz)).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II has a better aperture blades (9 vs 7).
  • Panasonic LEICA DG SUMMILUX 25mm f/1.4 II has a better length (54mm vs 55mm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length7mm25mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements109
Optical Groups77
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2f/1.4
Minimum Aperturef/16f/16
Aperture Blades79
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent15-15mm50-50mm
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance7 cm30 cm
Max Magnification0.12x0.11x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$399$399
Filter Size49mm46mm
Diameter52.5mm60.4mm
Length55mm54mm
Weight135g (4.8 oz)190g (6.7 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo