Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
The Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS lens is highly praised for its image quality, versatility, and robust build, making it a favorite for both video and still photography. Users appreciate the smooth power zoom, silent operation, and useful aperture ring, though some note the zoom speed is too fast for cinematic work and the lens is quite heavy. The included lens cap is widely criticized as cheap, but overall sentiment is very positive, with many calling it a great value for the price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Versatile for video and stills
- Smooth power zoom
- Silent operation
- Useful aperture ring
Cons
- Zoom speed too fast for cinematic use
- Heavy and bulky
- Cheap plastic lens cap
- Non-mechanical zoom prevents snap zooms
- No macro function
Panasonic Lumix G 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
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 10 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 18 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | UHR |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | SSM | inner focus Drive system |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 400 mm | 25 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x★ | 0.14x |
Pros & Cons
Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G 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 macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Both products are closely matched - Sony G SELP28135G.SYX 28-135mm wins 4 specs while Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Vario-Summilux H-X1025 10-25mm wins 3.
