Leica Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. vs Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Aperture ring: Yes on the Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4, against No on the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH..
Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. or Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4: which should you buy?
On published specs the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH. leads the Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4 nowhere; buy it for its price, its handling or the lenses you already own.
Choose the Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4 for its aperture ring.
On paper the Lumix S PRO 50mm F1.4 wins more rows (1 to 0); if the Summilux-SL 50 f/1.4 ASPH.'s strengths are the ones you shoot with, and its price is lower where you buy, it can still be the better buy.
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|---|---|---|
| Lowest price today | $4,950 new $3,395 used | $2,399.99 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 50mm | 50mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 50mm (full frame) | 50mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | — | f/16 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | — | 13 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | — | 11 |
| Closest focus | — | 0.44 m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.15× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes (Double Focus (linear + stepping)) |
| Optical stabilisation | — | No |
| Weather sealed | — | Yes |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | — | 955 g |
| Diameter × length | — | 90 × 130 mm |
| Filter thread | — | 77 mm |
Green marks the better figure where “better” is unambiguous. A dash means the maker doesn't publish it or we haven't verified it yet.