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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus

Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH

Focal length
12 mm
Aperture
f/1.4
Weight
335 g
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
70 mm

At a Glance

This fast wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds offers 12 mm, equivalent to 24 mm on full frame, at f/1.4. It is dust and splash resistant and has a circular aperture diaphragm. It focuses down to 20 cm. Weighing 335 g, it suits landscape, reportage and night sky.

Good for

  • Landscape
  • Reportage
  • Night sky

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
12 mm
Max. focal length
12 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.4
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.4
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
15
Groups
12
Weight
335 g (0.74 lb)
Filter diameter
62 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:10 (0.1Γ—)
Length
70 mm (2.76 in)
Diameter
70 mm (2.76 in)
Released
July 2016

Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, store.eu.panasonic.com

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

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH fit?

The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 24 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 Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH compared

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

LensPanasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPHOlympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm 1:2Samyang / Rokinon 12mm F2.0 NCS CSPergear 12mm F2 II
Focal length12 mm12 mm12 mm12 mm
Max. aperturef/1.4f/2f/2f/2
Weight335 g130 g255 g230 g
Filter diameter62 mm46 mm67 mm–
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm20 cm20 cm
Length70 mm43 mm57.9 mm59.5 mm
Autofocusyesyesnono
Image stabilizationnononono
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Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH weigh?

The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH weighs 335 g. It is 70 mm long with a diameter of 70 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH use?

The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH takes 62 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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