Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II

Legendary Leica optics for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II
80/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 18
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model H-XA025

Key Features

OPTICS Leica DG Summilux design with 9 elements in 7 groups
APERTURE Bright f/1.4 maximum aperture for low light
DIAPHRAGM 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
FOCUS Internal focusing system with high-speed AF
WEATHER SEALING Dust and splash-resistant construction
COATING Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting/flare
COMPATIBILITY Optimized for high-speed sensor readout up to 240fps
ELEMENTS Includes 2 aspherical and 1 UHR element
FILTER 46mm front filter thread
MIN FOCUS 0.3m minimum focusing distance
MAGNIFICATION 0.11x maximum magnification
WEIGHT Lightweight 205g design

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Relies on IBIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Dust and splash resistant

How-to Use Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 II

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Prime Lens
Focal Length 25mm (35mm equivalent: 50mm)
Aperture Range f/1.4 - f/16
Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Diaphragm Blades 7 (Circular)
Minimum Focus 0.3m
Max Magnification 0.11x
Filter Size 46mm
Weather Sealing Dust and splash resistant
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 205g
Dimensions 63mm x 54.5mm