Panasonic has just announced the new Leica DG SUMMILUX 12mm f/1.4 ASPH lens today. It will be the widest prime that company offers (not counting its 8mm fisheye) and provides an equivalent 24mm view on Micro Four Thirds bodies. Designed to withstand a little wear-and-tear in the form of splashes and dust, the 12mm F1.4 offers a dedicated ring to control its nine-bladed aperture.
Price and release date hasn’t announced yet.
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 specifications
| Principal specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens |
| Max Format size | FourThirds |
| Focal length | 12 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Aperture | |
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 |
| Minimum aperture | F16 |
| Aperture ring | Yes |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
| Optics | |
| Elements | 15 |
| Groups | 12 |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses |
| Focus | |
| Minimum focus | 0.20 m (7.87″) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.1× |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Motor type | Stepper motor |
| Full time manual | Unknown |
| Physical | |
| Weight | 335 g (0.74 lb) |
| Diameter | 70 mm (2.76″) |
| Length | 70 mm (2.76″) |
| Sealing | Yes |
| Filter thread | 62.0 mm |
| Hood supplied | Yes |