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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus OIS

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS

Focal length
42.5 mm
Aperture
f/1.2
Weight
425 g
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm
Length
76.8 mm
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At a Glance

The f/1.2 maximum aperture defines this short telephoto prime for Micro Four Thirds, allowing very shallow depth of field and shorter shutter times in low light. Its 42.5 mm focal length is equivalent to 85 mm on full frame. The lens is stabilized and weighs 425 g. It mainly suits portraits and events.

Good for

  • Portraits
  • Events

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
42.5 mm
Max. focal length
42.5 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.2
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.2
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
14
Groups
11
Weight
425 g (0.94 lb)
Filter diameter
67 mm
Min. focus distance
50 cm (19.69 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1×)
Length
76.8 mm (3.02 in)
Diameter
74 mm (2.91 in)
Released
February 2014

Manufacturer data: panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS fit?

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 85 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensPanasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OISOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 ProPanasonic Lumix G 42.5mm F1.7 ASPH Power OISVoigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.95
Focal length42.5 mm45 mm42.5 mm42.5 mm
Max. aperturef/1.2f/1.2f/1.7f/0.95
Weight425 g410 g130 g571 g
Filter diameter67 mm62 mm37 mm58 mm
Min. focus distance50 cm50 cm31 cm23 cm
Length76.8 mm85 mm50 mm74.6 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationyesnoyesno
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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS weigh?

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS weighs 425 g. It is 76.8 mm long with a diameter of 74 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS use?

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS takes 67 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH OIS is 50 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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