Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
The Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, weather sealing, and fast aperture. Users love its sharpness, contrast, and compact size, making it a perfect everyday lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The autofocus is quiet and efficient, and the lens performs well in low light. However, some users have questions about the lens hood availability.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp and contrasty
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Lens hood not included
- Not a pancake design
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 11 |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.34 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 75 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.