The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH is a premium short-tele prime for Micro Four Thirds photographers seeking ultra-fast apertures and exceptional rendering in a compact system. Its f/1.2 maximum aperture enables remarkable subject isolation and low-light performance while the Leica collaboration focuses on tonal fidelity and refined bokeh. The lens is favored by portrait and wedding photographers who want strong subject separation in a small-package mirrorless system, and the optical design aims to preserve microcontrast and sharpness even wide-open. Although lacking in-body stabilization within the lens itself, many MFT bodies offer IBIS which complements the Nocticronβs fast aperture to deliver stable, high-quality images in demanding lighting conditions.
Mount | UNKNOWN |
Format | micro_four_thirds |
Weight (g) | 425 |
Filter thread (mm) | 46 |
Maximum aperture | 1.2 |
Minimum aperture | 16 |
Max focal length (mm) | 42.5 |
Min focal length (mm) | 42.5 |
Image stabilization | No |
Min focus distance (m) | 0.5 |