Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
The Leica 10-25mm F1.7 is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and robust build quality, making it a top choice for both photography and video on Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its constant f1.7 aperture, smooth manual focus clutch, and click-less aperture ring as standout features. However, it is noted as large and heavy for the system, with a high price and no optical stabilization, and some report autofocus hunting in video mode. Despite these drawbacks, most consider it a spectacular lens that delivers uncompromising image quality.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at all focal lengths
- Beautiful bokeh
- Constant f1.7 aperture
- Robust build quality
- Smooth manual focus clutch
Cons
- Large and heavy for MFT system
- High price
- No optical stabilization
- Autofocus hunts in video mode
- Front-heavy on smaller bodies
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a fantastic value for amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Many users highlight the impressive image quality at the long end and the effective image stabilization, though some note softness beyond 200mm and noticeable vignetting at full zoom. A few reviewers experienced quality control issues like blurry images or a non-functional focus ring, but the overwhelming consensus is that this lens delivers outstanding performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and silent STM autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Softness beyond 200mm
- Noticeable vignetting at full zoom
- Plastic build quality
- Electronic manual focus requires camera power
- Slow maximum aperture (f/5.6 at 250mm)
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 15 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | UHR | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-S |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | inner focus drive system | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm F4-5.6 IS STM
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
