Leica APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. vs Panasonic LUMIX S 26mm F8
Key differences
- —The LUMIX S 26mm F8 is 642g lighter (58g vs 700g).
- —The APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. is faster: f/2 vs f/8 (≈4.0 stops more light).
- —At launch the LUMIX S 26mm F8 cost $4,995 less ($200 vs $5,195).
- —The LUMIX S 26mm F8 is manual focus only.
- —For close-ups the APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH. reaches 0.20× vs 0.14×.
Which to choose
- APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH.
Choose it for:
- +The brightest aperture: f/2, about 4.0 stops more light
- +The longest reach: up to 28mm
- +The best close-ups: 0.20× magnification
- +Autofocus
- +Weather sealing
- LUMIX S 26mm F8
Choose it for:
- +The lightest option: 58g, 642g less than the next
- +The widest view: starts at 26mm
- +The lowest launch price: $200, $4,995 less
Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.
- Mount
- L-Mount (FF)
- L-Mount (FF)
- Focal length
- 28mm
- 26mm
- Max aperture
- F2◆
- F8
- Weight
- 700g
- 58g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 73.0 × 102.0mm
- 67.1 × 18.1mm
- Volume
- 427 cm³
- 64 cm³◆
- Density
- 1.64 g/cm³
- 0.91 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀67mm
- —
- Min focus
- 0.24m◆
- 0.25m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×◆
- 0.14×
- Elements / groups
- 13 / 10
- 5 / 5
- Aperture blades
- Not published
- Not published
- Focus drive
- Stepping motors (DSD Dual Syncro Drive)
- Manual Helicoid
- Stabilisation
- —
- —
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- —
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2021
- 2024
- MSRP (USD)
- $5,195
- $200◆
- Sharpness
- 9.2◆
- 7.0
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.6◆
- 4.5
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- MF
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4◆
- 7.0
- Build / Sealing
- 9.5◆
- 6.5
- Value / Size
- 5.5
- 7.5◆
Performance overlay
- APO-Summicron-SL 28 f/2 ASPH.
- LUMIX S 26mm F8
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.