Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

Telephoto prime with optical stabilization, advanced optics for Portrait and low-light photography.

Short telephoto prime lens f/1.2 mft-mount
Portrait
Portrait
Lowlight
Lowlight

Lens Review: Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS is a premium short telephoto prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering an 85mm equivalent focal length. Its ultra-fast f/1.2 maximum aperture allows for exceptional low-light performance and the creation of beautiful, shallow depth-of-field effects, making it ideal for portrait photography. The lens incorporates optical image stabilization (POWER O.I.S.) to minimize camera shake, ensuring sharp images even in challenging lighting conditions. Its optical design includes aspherical, extra-low dispersion (ED), and ultra-high refractive index (UHR) elements to reduce aberrations and deliver outstanding image quality. The 9-blade circular diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh effect, enhancing the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas.

Specifications

Lens type
Short telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
42.5 mm (85 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
Yes (POWER O.I.S.)
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/1.2
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
9 (circular)
Optical construction
14 elements in 11 groups (includes 2 aspherical, 1 ED, and 1 UHR elements)
Minimum focusing distance
0.5 m (19.69 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.1x (0.2x 35mm equivalent)
Filter size
67 mm
Dimensions
74 mm (diameter) x 76.8 mm (length)
Weight
425 g (15.0 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
portrait, lowlight

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Too hot summer light

Too hot summer light

by YasukiF

Peace Out

Peace Out

by bobbynofigure

Dan Blockers great grandson

Dan Blockers great grandson

by bobbynofigure

Sounds refreshing

Sounds refreshing

by bobbynofigure

Feeling corny

Feeling corny

by bobbynofigure

Vintage 1948

Vintage 1948

by bmeabroad

gotta look sharp

gotta look sharp

by bmeabroad

Orange County in the house

Orange County in the house

by bmeabroad

a lot of photo interest

a lot of photo interest

by bmeabroad

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

by stevey.seoul

A cemetery of German nuns

A cemetery of German nuns

by GiulioBig

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

by stevey.seoul

Mermaid not used to life above the waves

Mermaid not used to life above the waves

by bmeabroad

C for colorful

C for colorful

by bmeabroad

Sulle rive del lago

Sulle rive del lago

by GiulioBig

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

by stevey.seoul

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2

by stevey.seoul

PGUF0747_new_dawn_1024

PGUF0747_new_dawn_1024

by Guido Franssens

Campo ristretto

Campo ristretto

by GiulioBig

Tetti, colline, mare

Tetti, colline, mare

by GiulioBig