Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS Lens
Model: H-NS043
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Physical
Weight | 14.99 oz (425 g) |
Dimensions (DxL) | Approx. 2.91 x 3.03" (74 x 77 mm) |
Filter Thread | 67 mm |
Performance
Format Compatibility | Micro Four Thirds |
Angle of View | 29° |
Minimum Focus Distance | 1.64' (.5 m) |
Magnification | 0.1x |
Focal Length | 42.5mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 85 mm |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Elements/Groups | 14/11 |
Aperture | Maximum: f/1.2 - 16 |
Camera Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
Features
Tripod Collar | No |
Autofocus | Yes |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
This new prime lens for Micro Four Thirds system cameras sports a fast f/1.2 maximum aperture, Power Optical Image Stabilisation, Nano Surface anti-reflective coatings and a manual aperture ring.
Optically, this lens is currently amongst the best performers available for the Micro Four Thirds format due to its delivery of high sharpness, with low CA and distortion. This alone is enough to recommend this lens.
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Excellent sharpness from maximum aperture, Low distortion, falloff and CA, Effective stabiliser, Excellent build quality, Manual aperture ring, Fast focusing, Realistically priced
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Aperture ring may not function on all Micro Four Thirds bodies
The list of pros and cons speaks for itself, leaving no doubt what kind of lens you deal with. I admit I was tempted to give it our “Editors’ Choice Award” but I restrained myself, mainly due to that huge vignetting. An expensive lens designed for small sensors should perform better than that.
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high build quality,, brilliant image quality in the frame centre,, very good image quality on the edge of the frame,, very low lateral chromatic aberration,, practically zero distortion,, excellent coma correction,, low astigmatism,, out of focus image pleasing to the eye,, silent, accurate and...
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high vignetting,, a bit too pronounced longitudinal chromatic aberration.
Hands down the best lens I have ever owned. Take this and it's image stabilizer and pair with the new gh5 and wow, you got some smooth footage with incredible depth. Great portrait lens as well.
This lens is worth the price. It is large for an m43 lens, but it pulls you into a whole new realm of wonderful with what it can do. I cannot praise the image quality enough. I also own the Olympus 75mm f1.8 which is a great lens.
Simply an amazing lens with clean image quality and fast focus. Within a few minutes of using I became familiar with the speed and accuracy of this lens. Loving it so far and I can't wait to use it on my trip to Yosemite soon.
Simply an amazing lens with clean image quality and fast focus. Within a few minutes of using I became familiar with the speed and accuracy of this lens. Loving it so far and I can't wait to use it on my trip to Yosemite soon.
This is a great prime for the GH5! Love the stability and speed.
I bought the 42.5 Nocticron for low light portrait shooting on my em1. Notwithstanding the well documented balky autofocus problems with the em1 in low light, I recently shot close-up people pictures at f1.2, ISO 12,800 at an Independence Day celebration in the Dominican Republic with truly...
One of the best lenses I've ever used during 40 years of photography and videography. Sharp, fast, accurate color, great AF and nice manual focus control.
Honestly one of the best lens I ever owned / used. You may be hesitant with the price but the 1.2 f.stop really saves you in low lighting situations. The separation between your backdrop and focus subject is amazing.
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 85mm Equivalent Focal Length
- Fast f/1.2 Maximum Aperture
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Nano Surface Coating
- Two Aspherical Elements
- One Extra-low Dispersion Element
- One Ultra High Refractive Index Element
- Nine Circular Diaphragm Blades
- External Aperture Ring & Metal Design
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- Panasonic LUMIX G Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH Power OIS Lens
- Lens Hood
- Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Storage Bag
- Limited 1-Year Warranty