Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

The ultimate portrait lens for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.
85/100
LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 19
Durability 18
Price 12
Usability 18
Brand Panasonic
Model H-NS043

Key Features

OPTICS 14 elements in 11 groups including 2 aspherical, 1 ED, and 1 UHR element
APERTURE 9-blade circular aperture diaphragm for smooth bokeh
STABILIZATION POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) built-in
FOCUSING Internal focus system with stepping motor for silent AF
CONSTRUCTION Metal barrel construction with high-grade finish
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
MAGNIFICATION 0.1x maximum magnification with 0.5m minimum focus
FILTER 67mm front filter thread
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras
COATING Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting and flare
APERTURE CONTROL Dedicated physical aperture ring on lens barrel
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-resistant design
WEIGHT 425g lightweight design for portrait mobility

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S.

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present
Aperture Ring ✓ Present
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Portrait Lens
Focal Length 42.5mm (85mm equivalent)
Max Aperture f/1.2
Min Aperture f/16
Elements/Groups 14/11
Diaphragm Blades 9 (circular)
Min Focus Distance 0.5m
Max Magnification 0.1x
Filter Thread 67mm
Stabilization POWER O.I.S.
Focus Motor Stepping Motor
Weather Sealing Yes
Weight 425g
Dimensions 74mm x 76.8mm