Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH § 03 Head to head
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH vs Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95
Panasonic 12mm f/1.4 has a longer reach. Voigtlander 10.5mm f/0.95 is 1.1 stops brighter maximum aperture.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH is a 12mm f/1.4 prime, and the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 is a 10.5mm f/0.95 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 5 advantages each.
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH 
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Key differences
Why is the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH better than the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95?
- Longer reach (12mm vs 10.5mm)
- 251 g lighter (335 g vs 586 g)
- 12 mm shorter (70 mm vs 82.4 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (62 mm vs 72 mm)
- Newer design (2016 vs 2014)
Why is the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 better than the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH?
- 1.1 stops brighter maximum aperture (f/0.95 vs f/1.4)
- Wider field of view (10.5mm vs 12mm)
- Focuses 3 cm closer (0.17 m vs 0.2 m)
- Has a physical aperture ring
- More aperture blades (10 vs 9)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 12mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 12mm.
- low-light For low-light shooting, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.4.
- astrophotography For astrophotography, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: its f/0.95 aperture gathers more light than f/1.4.
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Specification
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH | Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 12mm | 10.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.4 | f/0.95 ◆ |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Wide-angle prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 335 g (11.8 oz) ◆ | 586 g (20.67 oz) |
| Dimensions | 70 mm (diameter) x 70 mm (length) | 77 x 82.4 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.20 m (7.87 inches) | 0.17 m (6.69 inches) ◆ |
| Maximum magnification | 0.10x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash-resistant) | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 (circular) | 10 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 15 elements in 12 groups (includes 2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, and 2 UED lenses) | 13 elements / 10 groups |
| Filter size | 62 mm ◆ | 72 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2016 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Panasonic
- B · Voigtlander
- 70 × 70 mm
- 82.4 × 77 mm
The Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 is 12 mm longer and 251 g heavier than the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH.
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Sample frames
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which lens has the brighter aperture, the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH or the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 opens to f/0.95, against f/1.4 on the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH, 1.1 stops brighter.
- Which is lighter, the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH or the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95?
- The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 335 g, 251 g less than the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 (586 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH or the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95?
- The Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 focuses down to 0.17 m, against 0.2 m for the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH.
- Is the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH or the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 12mm.
- Is the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH or the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Voigtlander Nokton 10.5 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it goes wider, to 10.5mm against 12mm.
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