Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH
Wide-angle prime with bright aperture for Street, landscape, and low-light photography.
Wide-angle prime lens f/1.7 mft-mount
Lens Review: Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH is a premium wide-angle prime lens designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, offering a 30 mm equivalent focal length. Its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture excels in low-light conditions and provides greater control over depth of field for selective focus techniques. The lens features a manual aperture ring for intuitive exposure control and a compact, lightweight design, making it ideal for street and landscape photography. Its optical design ensures sharp, high-quality images with minimal aberrations, and the 7-blade rounded diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh effect.
Specifications
Lens type
Wide-angle prime lens
Max Format size
Micro Four Thirds
Focal length
15 mm (30 mm equivalent)
Image stabilization
No
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture
f/1.7
Minimum aperture
f/16
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
7 (rounded)
Optical construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Minimum focusing distance
0.2 m (7.9 inches)
Maximum magnification
0.10x (0.20x 35mm equivalent)
Filter size
46 mm
Dimensions
57.5 mm (diameter) x 36 mm (length)
Weight
115 g (4.06 oz)
Weather sealing
No
Usage
street, lowlight
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