Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LUMIX G LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens

This 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens offers exceptional image quality and a performance that’s true to Panasonic’s legacy. This compact and impressively lightweight lens features an advanced optical structure that allows for an incredibly short focusing distance of just 0.095m. Also, this lens provides smooth and silent autofocus operation that in turn allows for an efficient workflow.

Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens Key Features:

• A new design developed for the Lumix G Series
• Exceptionally short focusing distance of 0.095m
• 0.25x magnification ratio (35mm camera equivalent: 0.5x)
• Large f1.7 max aperture that excels in low-lighting
• Made up of 12 high-quality lens elements in 9 groups
• Includes 2 ASPH lenses, 2 ED lenses and 1 UHR lens
• Effectively minimises both axial and chromatic aberrations
• 7-blade aperture diaphragm produces soft, circular bokeh
• Smooth and silent autofocus operation at max 240fps
• Suppresses focus breathing for professional-quality video
• Compact size and lightweight design weighing only 130g
• A durable lens with resistance to dust and splashes

Expanded Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens Key Features:

Designed for Lumix G Series

Panasonic has expanded its line of LEICA DG lenses with a large aperture, ultra-wide fixed focal length lens. Built for the LUMIX G series based on the Micro Four Thirds Standard, this lens embodies exceptional capabilities characteristic of the stringent LEICA standards. The Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens offers an exceptionally short focusing distance of 0.095m with an outstanding magnification ratio of 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent: 0.5x). This combination affords an impressive level of control over the depth of field which is further reinforced by high descriptive performance and smooth, circular bokeh.

Premium Lens Construction

To achieve such high-quality images, Panasonic has designed this lens with an advanced and intricate 12 lens element optical structure. These 12 elements are split into 9 distinct groups and include 2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and 1 UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens. These specialised lenses not only effectively suppress both axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification, but also correct Astigmatism to help achieve a higher resolving performance. Furthermore, the use of the UHR (Ultra-High Refractive Index) lens achieves uniform image quality across the frame while contributing to the downsizing of the lens.

Precise Control

Along with exceptional image taking capabilities, this lens offers smooth, fast and silent autofocus performance. It features a non-linear setting where focus is shifted available amount according to the rotation speed of the focus ring. Whereas, the linear setting shifts focus with a designated amount according to the rotational quantum of the focus ring. The sensitivity of this setting can be selected from 90 to 360 degrees.

This lens also offers impressive video recording performance. An integrated mechanism effectively suppresses focus breathing that often occurs when filming using interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. Combine this with its micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change, and this lens will easily become a regular in your kit bag.

Compact and Lightweight

More often than not, high-quality wide-angle lenses are large and bulky. Not the Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens. Specifically designed for the Lumix G Series, this lens adopts the same compact and lightweight design, which is all the more impressive considering the advanced optical structure inside the lens. In addition to the optical versatility of this lens, it has also been built to be both dust and splash-resistant; allowing it to withstand use under harsh conditions even at minus 10°C.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG SUMMILUX ASPH Lens
• 1 x Lens Cap
• 1 x Lens Rear Cap
• 1 x Lens Hood

FAQs:

Can I use filters with this lens?

With a widely used 55mm thread, the Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG ASPH Lens supports a multitude of filters and polarisers.

What is a LEICA DG classification?

‘LEICA DG’ is the name given to the lenses for the Panasonic LUMIX G Series of Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras. All LEICA DG Lenses are certified by Leica Camera AG and manufactured by Panasonic. “DG” stands for the Digital G Series.

What is SUMMILUX?

Lens names are designated by Leica according to the maximum aperture (F-value). With a maximum aperture of f1.7, this lens is classified as a SUMMILUX lens.

How long is this lens, and is it easy to transport?

The Panasonic 9mm f1.7 LEICA DG ASPH Lens is approximately 52mm in length from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount. This is an incredibly compact design that’s easy to handle and transport.