Panasonic announces the Leica 9mm f/1.7

Wednesday 18 May 2022, 15:30 by Nando Harmsen | 3,389 views | 0 comments

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Panasonic has announced a very interesting lens: the Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH. It is a wide-angle prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.

Panasonic calls the Leica DG Summilux 9mm lens unique. Because the lens is designed for the Lumix Micro Four Thirds system, it has a field of view equivalent to 18mm, and a magnification factor of 0.5x on full-frame.

With a focusing distance of just 9.5 centimetres, you can get very close to your subject while still having a wide field of view. This makes unique macro photography possible. Panasonic promises beautiful bokeh thanks to the large f/1.7 aperture.

The autofocus system is smooth and quiet, and is suitable for filming at up to 240 frames per second. It is possible to use linear focusing in manual focus mode. This can also be adjusted from 90° to 360° rotation, in steps of 30 degrees.

The lens's suitability for video is demonstrated by the reduction in focus breathing and the micro-step aperture control, so you do not have to use the large one-third-stop steps.

The compact size and low weight of 130 grams, along with its dust and splash resistance, make this lens very interesting. Although the price has not yet been officially announced, the lens will probably cost somewhere around 600 euros.

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Nando Harmsen has been photographing for more than 40 years. He specialises in wedding photography and landscape photography. Nando also gives talks, workshops, masterclasses and photo trips, and regularly reviews new and interesting equipment.

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