Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 vs OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO
Both are Micro Four Thirds mount primes for wide-angle and astrophotography — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 | OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 9mm | 8mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| 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 9mm f/1.7 opens wider (f/1.7) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO (8mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 (9mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7See price on Amazon
OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PROSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 and the OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO?
The Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 is 9mm f/1.7 prime, Micro Four Thirds; the OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO is 8mm f/1.8 prime, Micro Four Thirds. Both fit the Micro Four Thirds mount.
Which is better in low light, the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 or the OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO?
The Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 — its f/1.7 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.8 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 and OM System M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 Fisheye PRO 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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