Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 § 03 Head to head
Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 vs Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
Mitakon 42.5mm f/1.2 is 115 g lighter.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 is a 42.5mm f/1.2 prime, and the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS is a 42.5mm f/1.2 prime. On paper the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 0, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS 01
Key differences
Why is the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 better than the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS?
- 115 g lighter (310 g vs 425 g)
- 24 mm shorter (52.5 mm vs 76.8 mm long)
- Focuses 5 cm closer (0.45 m vs 0.5 m)
- Smaller filter thread (49 mm vs 67 mm)
- Covers a larger sensor format (APS-C vs Micro Four Thirds)
Why is the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS better than the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2?
No measurable advantage on paper.
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Specification
| Specification | Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 | Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 42.5mm | 42.5mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Short telephoto prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | Micro Four Thirds |
| Weight | 310 g (10.94 oz) ◆ | 425 g (15.0 oz) |
| Dimensions | 60 x 52.5 mm | 74 mm (diameter) x 76.8 mm (length) |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.45 m (17.72 inches) ◆ | 0.5 m (19.69 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | — | 0.1x (0.2x 35mm equivalent) |
| Image stabilization | — | Yes (POWER O.I.S.) |
| Weather sealing | — | No |
| Aperture ring | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 (circular) |
| Optical construction | 9 elements / 7 groups | 14 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical, 1 ED, and 1 UHR elements) |
| Filter size | 49 mm ◆ | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X | Micro Four Thirds |
| Released | 2014 | 2014 |
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Size
- A · Mitakon
- B · Panasonic
- 52.5 × 60 mm
- 76.8 × 74 mm
The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS is 24 mm longer and 115 g heavier than the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2.
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Sample frames
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 or the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS?
- The Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 weighs 310 g, 115 g less than the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS (425 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 or the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS?
- The Mitakon 42.5 mm f/1.2 focuses down to 0.45 m, against 0.5 m for the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS.
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