Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens

The compact Panasonic Leica 12mm wide angle lens for micro 4/3 camera s has a bright f/1.4 aperture and sophisticated optical design providing highly detailed images with 24mm equivalent focal width.

Key Features

• 12mm f/1.4 ASPH wide-angle high-speed single focal length digital interchangeable lens
• 24mm (35mm equivalent)
• f/1.4 aperture enables low-light shooting with beautiful bokeh
• Rounded 9-blade aperture
• Aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control
• Incorporates two aspherical lenses, two UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses, and an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens
• 15 lens elements in 12 groups
• 4K video compatibility
• Micro Four Thirds mount
• Multi-coated lens elements minimise ghosting and flaring
• Inner focus drive system and a stepping motor for smooth, silent operation
• High-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for photo and video
• Compatible with sensor drive at a maximum of 240fps – ideal when recording 4K video
• Excellent focus tracking, even when quickly zooming
• Focus mode switch
• Typical Leica impeccable image quality with minimal distortion
• Suppresses sagittal flare
• Ideal for night shooting
• Robust splash and dust-proof construction with durable metal mount – ideal for outdoor photographers
• Metal lens mount, barrel, and hood match the range of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. Wide-Angle High-Speed Single Focal Length Lens X-H012 SUMMARY

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH Wide-Angle High-Speed Single Focal Length Digital Interchangeable Lens FEATURES

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens is a new ultra wide-angle 12mm lens that enables you to capture dynamic landscapes with rich perspectives. It is a high-speed, single focus lens that meets professional needs and provides outstanding image quality. It not only offers outdoor photographers a tool for capturing landscapes across a wide angle, but also allows indoor shooting in low-lit environments. Furthermore it can produce impressive, natural defocusing effects with its f/1.4 large aperture, and boasts a rugged, splash and dustproof design to cater for photographers carrying it on their outdoor adventures.
 
Leica standard for exceptional image quality
 
Integrating two aspherical lenses, two UED (Ultra Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and an ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lens, the system comprises 15 lens elements in 12 groups. The adoption of five special lenses makes it possible to clear the stringent Leica standard for unrivalled image quality with high resolution and minimum distortion.
 
The new Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH achieves high resolution from the centre to the corners of the image, which can be taken advantage of to shoot starry skies, or night scenes containing illumination.  The multi-coated lens elements also improve image quality to capture true-to-life pictures and video.
 
Precise focusing for 4K video
 
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH is capable of smooth and silent operation. When used in combination with any LUMIX G camera and their high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system, both photo and video recording are optimised. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240fps, to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed autofocus. This stunning AF performance is excellent for recording 4K videos, where precise focusing is essential.
  
Full and intuitive aperture control
 
The Leica 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. has an aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas, when shooting at larger aperture settings.
 
Robust metal construction
 
A highly reliable metal mount assures durability for repeated use. The lens mount, barrel, and hood are all made of metal to provide a sleek, sophisticated design that matches the entire lineup of LUMIX G mirrorless cameras.

What’s in the Box

• Lens Cap
• Lens Rear Cap
• Lens Hood
• Lens Storage Bag
   

Offers: N/A

Offer Category: Camera Lenses

Offer Product Type: Micro Four Thirds Lenses

Autofocus: Yes

Aperture ring: Yes

Constant Aperture: Yes

Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A

Colour: N/A

Diameter (mm): 70

Length (mm): 70

Weight (g): 335

Distance scale: N/A

DoF scale: N/A

Elements: 15

Environmental Sealing: N/A

Focus distance limiter: N/A

Focal length: 12 mm

Focus method: N/A

Filter Thread: N/A

Full time manual: N/A

Groups: 12

Hood supplied: Yes

Lens Image stabilization: N/A

Lens mount: N/A

Lens Materials: N/A

Maximum focal length: 12

Maximum magnification: 0.1

Maximum aperture (number): 1.4

Maximum aperture (text): N/A

Max Format size: N/A

Minimum focal length: 12

Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.2

Minimum aperture (number): 16

Minimum aperture (text): N/A

Motor type: N/A

Number of diaphragm blades: 9

Power zoom: N/A

Special elements / coatings: 2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses

Tripod collar: N/A

Lens type: N/A

Wide/Tele: N/A

Lens Level: N/A

Best For: N/A

Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes

Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes

Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A

Best For Macro and Still Life: Yes

Best For Astro: Yes

Best For Street: Yes

Best For Wildlife and Sport: N/A

Zoom lock: N/A

Zoom method: N/A

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