Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12 mm f/1.4 ASPH vs Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8
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| Compare | Lightest Fastest Aperture | |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | ||
| Sensor Size | MFT | MFT |
| Best For | - | - |
Optical Specifications | ||
| Focal Length | 12 mm | 12 mm |
| Aperture | f/1.4 | f/1.8 |
| Aperture Blades | 9 | 9 |
Features | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | No |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
Close-up Performance | ||
| Min. Focus Distance | 0.2 m | 0.2 m |
| Max. Magnification | - | - |
Physical Specifications | ||
| Weight | 335 g | 441 g |
| Length | 70 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Diameter | 70 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 72 mm |
Price & Availability | ||
| Release Year | - | 2017 |
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Comparing Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12 mm f/1.4 ASPH (12 mm, f/1.4) and Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 (12 mm, f/1.8).
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12 mm f/1.4 ASPH is the lightest at 335 g, Kowa Prominar 12 mm f/1.8 weighs 441 g.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12 mm f/1.4 ASPH offers the fastest maximum aperture at f/1.4, allowing for better low-light performance and shallower depth of field.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12 mm f/1.4 ASPH can focus closest at 0.2 m minimum focus distance.
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