Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 vs Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount primes for portrait — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 | Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 200mm | 42.5mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Which should you buy?
- the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 opens wider (f/1.2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 (42.5mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 (200mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8See price on Amazon
Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2See price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 and the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2?
The Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 is 200mm f/2.8 prime, Micro Four Thirds; the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 is 42.5mm f/1.2 prime, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 or the Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2?
The Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 — its f/1.2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/2.8 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Leica DG 200mm f/2.8 and Panasonic Leica DG 42.5mm f/1.2 fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Micro Four Thirds mount lenses, so they fit OM System (Olympus) and Panasonic Lumix G Micro Four Thirds bodies.
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