Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 vs Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4
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 | Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 9mm | 12mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| 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 12mm f/1.4 opens wider (f/1.4) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 (9mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 (12mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Check the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 price on Amazon →
Check the Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 price on Amazon →
FAQ
What's the difference between the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 and the Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4?
The Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 is 9mm f/1.7 prime, Micro Four Thirds; the Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 is 12mm f/1.4 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 Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4?
The Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 — its f/1.4 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/1.7 of the other.
Do the Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 and Panasonic Leica DG 12mm f/1.4 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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