Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S.
Panasonic Leica 42.5mm f/1.2 DG Nocticron Power O.I.S.
$1,060 - $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 Lumix DC-GH5, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85.

Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5
23°
horizontal angle of view
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

Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/1.2
Prime lens Prime lens Help
Typically very sharp
Auto focus Supports autofocus Help
Easier to use

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

Image stabilization More advanced image stabilization Help
Panasonic O.I.S.

Cons

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

Magnification Poor macro Help
1:10 (0.1)

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

Wide minimum Poor narrowest aperture Help
f/16

Specifications

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

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

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

Form factor
Lens mount
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 Micro Four Thirds
Length
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 77 mm
Diameter
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 74 mm
Filter size
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 67 mm
Weight
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 425 g

Angle of view
Wide horizontal
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 23.9°
below average below average
Telephoto horizontal
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 23.9°
Wide vertical
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 18°
below average below average
Telephoto vertical
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 18°
Wide diagonal
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 29.7°
below average below average
Telephoto diagonal
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 29.7°

Competitors

Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF Samyang 85mm f/1.4 IF
Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 POWER O.I.S. Panasonic Lumix G 42.5mm f/1.7 POWER O.I.S.
Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 * Sony Carl Zeiss Planar T* 85mm f/1.4 *

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