Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS
Panasonic Jan 2014
Panasonic Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

This is a prime lens for Micro Four Thirds, covering 42.5 mm (85 mm equivalent) and a maximum aperture of f/1.2. Released in 2014, it weighs 425 g and includes optical stabilization. That combination suits low-light photography.

It 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.

f/1.2
Aperture
42.5mm
Focal
425 g
Weight
Jan 2014
Released
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Good for low-light
Portrait Lowlight
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Specification

Manufacturer data
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

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 4.3% of the frame width

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Sample frames

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Too hot summer light
01 Too hot summer light by YasukiF
Peace Out
02 Peace Out by bobbynofigure
Dan Blockers great grandson
03 Dan Blockers great grandson by bobbynofigure
Sounds refreshing
04 Sounds refreshing by bobbynofigure
Feeling corny
05 Feeling corny by bobbynofigure
Vintage 1948
06 Vintage 1948 by bmeabroad
gotta look sharp
07 gotta look sharp by bmeabroad
Orange County in the house
08 Orange County in the house by bmeabroad
a lot of photo interest
09 a lot of photo interest by bmeabroad
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2
10 LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2 by stevey.seoul
A cemetery of German nuns
11 A cemetery of German nuns by GiulioBig
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2
12 LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2 by stevey.seoul
Mermaid not used to life above the waves
13 Mermaid not used to life above the waves by bmeabroad
C for colorful
14 C for colorful by bmeabroad
Sulle rive del lago
15 Sulle rive del lago by GiulioBig
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2
16 LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2 by stevey.seoul
LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2
17 LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5/F1.2 by stevey.seoul
PGUF0747_new_dawn_1024
18 PGUF0747_new_dawn_1024 by Guido Franssens
Campo ristretto
19 Campo ristretto by GiulioBig
Tetti, colline, mare
20 Tetti, colline, mare by GiulioBig
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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