Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S.

$1,173 - $1,398
42.5 mm
autofocus prime lens
f/1.2
Panasonic O.I.S. Image stabilized Generic motor Built-in focus motor

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with Four thirds (2.1x crop factor) cameras such as the Panasonic DMC-GX80, Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5.

horizontal angle of view
23°
88.5mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

	Wide aperture
	f/1.2

	Prime lens
	Typically very sharp

	Supports autofocus
	Easier to use

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

	More advanced image stabilization
	Panasonic O.I.S.

Cons

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

	Expensive
	$1,173.09

	Poor macro
	1:10 (0.1)

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

	Poor narrowest aperture
	f/16

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	42.5 mm
	Max focal length	42.5 mm
	Zoom range	1x
	Magnification	1:10 (0.1)
Aperture

	Wide maximum	f/1.2	unique
	Wide minimum	f/16	below average
	Tele maximum	f/1.2	above average
	Tele minimum	f/16	below average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes	above average
	Focus motor	Generic motor
	Image stabilization	Panasonic O.I.S.	unique
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
	Length	77 mm
	Diameter	74 mm
	Filter size	67 mm
	Weight	425 g
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	23.9°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	23.9°
	Wide vertical	18°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	18°
	Wide diagonal	29.7°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	29.7°

Competitors

	Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
	Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

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Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S.

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Four thirds (2.1x crop factor)

Pros

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

Cons

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. vs other Digital camera lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Competitors

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S. lens?

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