Panasonic 12mm F1.4 Leica DG Summilux

The all newLEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. (35 mm camera equivalent: 24 mm) enables photographers to capture dynamic landscapes with rich perspective across a wide angle. It also allows indoor shooting in low lighting and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect with its F1.4 high speed aperture. Further, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. boasts a rugged, splash/dust-proof design to meet the needs of a wide-range of photographic situations.

Two Aspherical, two UED and one ED element for exceptional Leica image quality, Stepping motor for high speed, silent Autofocus up to 240fps, Aperture control ring, Metal finish, Water and dust resistant

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. lens unit integrates two aspherical lenses, two UED lenses and an ED lens. These five special lenses make it possible to clear the stringent LEICA standards for exceptional image quality. High resolution is achieved from the center of the image to the corners by suppressing sagittal flare. Users can take advantage of this lens to shoot starry skies or night scenes containing illumination, capturing true-to-life images with minimal blurring and distortion all the way to the edges.

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. enables photographers to capture dynamic landscapes with rich perspective across a wide angle. It also allows indoor shooting in low lighting and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect with its F1.4 large aperture.

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. boasts a rugged, splash/dust-proof design to meet the needs of a wide-range of photographic situations. Highly reliable metal mount endures long time use.

Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation together with the camera's high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is excellent for recording 4K videos, where precise focusing is essential.

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. equips an aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The lens mount, the barrel and the hood are all made of metal to provide a sleek, sophisticated design that enhances the joy of shooting. It matches the entire line-up of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras.

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