Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M 50mm
Leica
57 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Nikon
88 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Street
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M 50mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 14 | — |
| Groups | 5 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Advanced multilayer coatings | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Leica M | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.67 kg | 0.48 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 430 mm | 380 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:6.67★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M 50mm
- Strong bokeh (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
- Strong versatility (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Pricing
Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 Summilux-M 50mm0.012score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm0.366score per dollar
Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm offers 30.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2178 16-85mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
