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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 A

SKU: 1012332     MPN:

H-X012E

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This lens offers exceptional low-light performance with its bright f/1.4 aperture, making it ideal for capturing detailed images in challenging conditions. Its advanced optical design ensures sharpness and clarity, reducing distortions and color fringing. The lens is durable, weather-resistant, and features smooth, quiet autofocus, perfect for both photography and video. Its compact build and intuitive controls, including a manual aperture ring, enhance ease of use and creativity.

Features

  • Micro Four Thirds System
  • 24mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/16
  • Two Aspherical Elements
  • One ED Element, Two UED Elements
  • Weather-Resistant Construction
  • Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

A fast and optically refined wide-angle prime

The Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. Lens from Panasonic is a 24mm equivalent lens designed for Micro Four Thirds digital cameras. Characterized by its truly bright f/1.4 maximum aperture, this lens is ideal for working in low-light conditions and also affords a wealth of control over focus placement for using shallow depth of field techniques. The optical design employs a pair of aspherical elements, two ultra extra-low dispersion elements, and one extra-low dispersion element in order to control both spherical and chromatic aberrations for a high degree of sharpness and clarity from edge to edge. Benefitting the optical assets, this lens also incorporates a smooth and quiet autofocus motor that is well-suited to both stills and video recording, and a manual AF/MF switch lends direct focus mode adjustment for more intuitive handling. Additionally, the all-metal construction of the lens is also weather-resistant in order to permit working in trying environmental conditions. Pairing Leica's design legacy with Panasonic's technological innovation, this versatile wide-angle prime is distinguished by both its optical merits as well as intuitive handling and contemporary functionality.

Designed for mirrorless Micro Four Thirds digital cameras

This wide-angle 12mm f/1.4 lens provides a 24mm equivalent focal length.

The bright f/1.4 maximum aperture

Is well-suited to working in difficult and low lighting conditions, and also affords greater control over depth of field for selective focus techniques.

  • Two aspherical elements are featured in the lens' design, which help to maintain a compact form factor as well as help to reduce spherical aberrations and distortions.
  • Two ultra extra-low dispersion (UED) elements and one extra-low dispersion (ED) element work to significantly minimize color fringing and chromatic aberrations for increased clarity and color fidelity.
  • The smooth and near-silent autofocus performance complements movie recording applications while the quick operation is beneficial to still photographers.
  • A manual aperture ring gives tactile control over exposure settings and a dedicated AF/MF switch offers a simple, intuitive means for switching between focusing modes.
  • The metal construction of the lens is durable as well as splash- and dust-resistant when paired with Lumix Micro Four Thirds cameras for working in harsh environments.
  • A rounded nine-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality when making shallow depth of field imagery.

Specifications

Focal Length
12mm
Comparable 35mm Focal Length
24 mm
Aperture
Maximum: f/1.4
Minimum: f/16
Camera Mount Type
Micro Four Thirds
Format Compatibility
Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View
84°
Minimum Focus Distance
7.87" (20 cm)
Magnification
0.1x
Elements/Groups
15/12
Diaphragm Blades
9, Rounded

Features

Autofocus
Yes

Physical

Filter Thread
Front: 62 mm
Dimensions (DxL)
Approx. 2.76 x 2.76" (70 x 70 mm)
Weight
11.82 oz (335 g)