Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 Asph. OIS

Unparalleled precision and speed

LEICA Camera AG has redefined the name "NOCTICRON" for this lens with its remarkably high speed of F1.2. The classic medium telephoto focal length of 42.5 mm (85 mm KB) is ideal for portrait photography. The large aperture allows the targeted use of shallow depth of field. The 9 blades create a round aperture, which makes for a particularly nice bokeh in the out-of-focus areas of the image. The aperture ring on the metal barrel allows direct, intuitive control over the aperture setting.

LEICA DG lens - ultimate optics

More than just a lens: the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens with Lens Care Kit from B&H bundles the portrait-format prime lens with 67mm UV filter.

The Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. from Panasonic is an 85mm equivalent prime lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. The high f/1.2 speed benefits work in difficult lighting conditions and provides more control over the focus position to produce images with shallow depth of field. The lens' optical design features a pair of aspherical elements, a UHR element, and an extra-low dispersion element to reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations for improved sharpness and clarity. In addition, a nano-surface coating improves contrast and color fidelity by reducing stray light and ghosting.

Complementing the optical features, this lens also features a POWER optical image stabilizer that minimizes camera shake for sharper handheld shots. A step AF motor and internal focus design also provide fast, near-silent focusing performance that is ideal for both photo and video applications.

The portrait focal length lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and offers an 85mm equivalent focal length.
The exceptionally fast maximum aperture of f/1.2 provides remarkable control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques and also benefits low-light shooting.
Two aspherical elements and one ultra-high refractive index element reduce spherical aberrations and distortions for improved sharpness and precise reproduction.
An extra-low dispersion element controls chromatic aberrations and color fringing for greater clarity and color accuracy.
A nano-surface coating minimizes surface reflections throughout the visible spectrum for consistent contrast and color fidelity with a significant reduction in flare and ghosting.
An internal focusing system, coupled with a step-controlled AF motor, provides fast, smooth and precise focusing performance suitable for both still and movie shooting.
POWER optical image stabilizer (O.I.S.) minimizes camera shake and provides sharper images when shooting handheld.
The metal lens barrel features a dedicated MF/AF switch and aperture ring for direct, intuitive operation.
The rounded seven-blade aperture contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.