Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7

Compact fast prime for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7
82/100
LENS SCORE
Features 16
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 15
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model H-X015E

Key Features

OPTICS 7 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements
APERTURE 9-blade rounded diaphragm for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
FOCUS Internal focusing system with stepping motor
MIN FOCUS 0.2m (0.66ft) minimum focusing distance
FILTER 46mm front filter thread
SIZE Ultra-compact pancake design
BUILD Metal mount and high-quality barrel construction
COMPATIBILITY Full support for high-speed AF and aperture ring
COATING Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting/flare
WEIGHT Lightweight 115g design
WEATHER SEALING Not officially weather-sealed
STABILIZATION No internal OIS; relies on IBIS

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✓ Present Physical aperture ring
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Physical switch on barrel
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present No OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime
Focal Length 15mm (30mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.7
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 9 elements in 7 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7
Min Focus 0.2m
Max Magnification 0.1x
Filter Thread 46mm
Weight 115g
Dimensions 57.5mm x 36mm