Panasonic has announced the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH fast portrait prime for Micro Four Thirds. The lens, first revealed in prototype form back at the Photokina trade show in September 2012, offers an 85mm equivalent field of view and the brightest aperture of any autofocus lens on the system.
Price:
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH OIS Lens: $1,599.00
Release Date:
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH OIS Lens shipping in March, 2014
Where to Buy:
| Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 Lens | Amazon | B&H | Adorama | ebay |
Specs:
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | FourThirds |
| Focal length | 43 mm |
| Image stabilisation | Yes (Power O.I.S) |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | F16.0 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Aperture notes | Circular blades |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.50 m (19.69″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Unknown |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 425 g (0.94 lb) |
| Diameter | 74 mm (2.91″) |
| Length | 77 mm (3.03″) |
| Filter thread | 67 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |
| Tripod collar | No |
Sample Images:
from ephotozine
