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Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG NOCTICRON LENS, 42.5MM, F1.2 ASPH., PROFESSIONAL MIRRORLESS MICRO FOUR THIRDS, POWER OPTICAL I.S., H-NS043 (USA BLACK)
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Brand | Panasonic |
Focal Length Description | 42.5mm Prime Lens |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Maximum Focal Length | 43 Millimeters |
About this item
- Optically Stabilized with LUMIX Power O.I.S.
- LUMIX Advanced Nano Surface Coating
- External Aperture Ring and Metal Lens Hood
- Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
- Lens not Zoomable
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Image stabilization | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.6 | — |
Auto focus | — | 4.9 | 5.0 | — | 4.5 | — |
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lens type | Telephoto | Wide Angle | Standard | Standard | zoom | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
lens design | Prime | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | — | Prime |
focus type | Stepper motor | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | 43 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 12 millimeters | 25 millimeters | — | 43 millimeters |
max focal length | 43 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 50 millimeters | — | 42.5 millimeters |
fixed focal length | 42.5 millimeters | 9 millimeters | 60 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 300 millimeters | 42.5 millimeters |
model name | Striped | H-X09 | lumix | Panasonic LUMIX Micro Four Thirds Camera Lens, LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm F1.7 ASPH, Stepless Aperture, Video Performance, H-X2550 | lumix | lumix |
max aperture | 16 millimeters | 1.7 f stop | 2.8 f stop | 1.7 f stop | 4 f stop | 1.2 f stop |
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LUMIX G LEICA DG NOCTICORON 42.5mm / F1.2 Lens
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Product Dimensions | 3.03 x 2.91 x 2.91 inches |
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Item Weight | 15 ounces |
ASIN | B00HXE4GZQ |
Item model number | H-NS043 |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #423 in Mirrorless Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 7, 2014 |
Manufacturer | Panasonic |
Country of Origin | Japan |
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Customers like the color, performance and image quality of the camera lenses. For example, they mention that it's a great portrait lens, it produces wonderful bokehs and that the autofocus is both fast and quiet. They appreciate the low light performance. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers are satisfied with the color of the lens. They mention that it produces wonderful bokehs, and is a great portrait lens. The lens is also noted for its high-quality and exceptional performance in low light.
"...best sharpness (even wide open at 1.2 this is a SHARP lens), the best contrast (this lens has superb contrast for major POP), 3 Dimensional feel..." Read more
"...Notes-- Great build quality - reminds me of Zeiss 100mm F/2 Macro lens for my Nikon (and that is a huge compliment).-..." Read more
"...next feature that motivated me to buy this lens was the reviews of the bokeh it produces. I'm blown away by the results...." Read more
"...small detail, however when you find a suitable target this lens is simply incredible. Lovely build quality...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the lens. For example, they mention that it has the best sharpness, focuses fast, has effective image stabilization, and the autofocus is both fast and quiet. The optics are first-rate and the lens is super sharp corner to corner. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...By that I mean, the best sharpness (even wide open at 1.2 this is a SHARP lens), the best contrast (this lens has superb contrast for major POP), 3..." Read more
"...Obviously the lens is very sharp. That is really just part of the equation.... the lens produces images with a vibrant look. What does that mean?..." Read more
"...I tried them both out together on 4th of July, and am really happy with the results...." Read more
"...Very fast AF for a lens of this quality. It is a "go to" lens. Size does not bother me one bit as the pictures speak for themselves...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it produces vibrant, crisp shots with a shallow depth of field. It's the perfect portrait prime and is great for portraits and still lifes. The image stabilization creates creamy background blur, and the bokeh is creamy and smooth.
"...Well it is hard to explain, but it is the overall image quality with sharpness, resolution, and color quality that really helps the image pop...." Read more
"...able to use a faster shutter speed in low light and got some shots to turn out beautifully. This was job one for the new rig...." Read more
"Smooth background blur, and great low light performance. Worth every penny if you can afford it." Read more
"...combined with the gorgeous out of focus area gives the images a very lifelike pop...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the low light performance of the lens. They mention that it has great low light capabilities, is a light sucking lens, and is good for low-light photography and portraits that require blurring. The aperture of f/1.2 allows it to capture a lot of light spectacularly.
"...For portraits it is sublime. For night shooting it is a light sucking lens which gives your images light when there is none to be seen...." Read more
"Smooth background blur, and great low light performance. Worth every penny if you can afford it." Read more
"...It's good for low-light photography and portraits that require blurring of the background for subject isolation. The optics are first-rate...." Read more
"...But it's a very high quality lens with exceptional performance in low light." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the camera lens. Some find it worth every penny, while others say it's too expensive to take outside.
"Very expensive,very good and no regrets getting it!Use it with my GH5" Read more
"...This Panasonic/Leica Nocticron is large, heavy and expensive but not nearly as large, heavy or expensive as the real deal, the Leica Noctilux...." Read more
"Smooth background blur, and great low light performance. Worth every penny if you can afford it." Read more
"This lens was well worth saving for, the results and performance are outstanding in everyway but considering other comments regarding price I would..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the camera lens. They mention that it's very heavy.
"...This Panasonic/Leica Nocticron is large, heavy and expensive but not nearly as large, heavy or expensive as the real deal, the Leica Noctilux...." Read more
"...While the build quality is awesome... this is a heavy lens. It weighs about the same as the camera!..." Read more
"...When you mount this on your camera, you'd feel it's too heavy and too expensive to take outside or go traveling with, lest something happens to it..." Read more
"...The only downside is the substantial weight, particularly on a lightweight mirrorless camera...." Read more
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This Panasonic/Leica Nocticron is large, heavy and expensive but not nearly as large, heavy or expensive as the real deal, the Leica Noctilux. In fact, this lens is over $9000 less than the Leica Noctilux! Think about that.
So how does this lens perform? My full review has loads of sample images and comparisons but I will state right now that this is the best performing, best built and most exotic lens (in AF) for the Micro 4/3 system. Hands down.
Sure there is the Olympus 45 1.8 that comes in at around $350, and yes, that is a fantastic lens. IN reality, it is the lens most should buy in this focal length. It is small, light, fast, sharp and cheap. Then there is the amazingly good Voigtlander 42.5 f/0.95 that is built even better but is manual focus only and around $1000.
This Nocticron is for those who want "the best" with AF. By that I mean, the best sharpness (even wide open at 1.2 this is a SHARP lens), the best contrast (this lens has superb contrast for major POP), 3 Dimensional feel (this lens beats the Olympus 45 in this area) and BOKEH quality (the Bokeh is just as smooth as the Noctilux from Leica).
This lens performs in ALL areas from AF speed to IQ to 3D pop. In fact, I was showing an image to a friend and he thought I shot it with the Leica and Noct! The lens has a way of giving that subject separation that the 45 does not quite achieve in the same way though IMO it does not reach Leica Noct levels. It has a little bit of Leica Magic and not because Leica made this lens (because they do not make it) but because Panasonic used quality glass and build and direction from Leica in the design.
The question for most will be "is it worth $1000 more than the 45 1.8"? For most the answer is NO! Buy the 45 and be happy. But as I said..if you crave that special look, that extra bit of bite, 3D pop and performance then the Nocticron may be just what you crave. For portraits it is sublime. For night shooting it is a light sucking lens which gives your images light when there is none to be seen. It is a masterpiece of design though I wish it did NOT have built in IS (as it would have been smaller).
The lens works great on the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic GX7 (tested on both) but the aperture dial only works on Panasonic bodies. On Olympus you will use the thumb dial.
Every now and again in the camera world a special product comes along..items like the real Leica Noctilux..the Sony RX1...the Olympus E-M1...and now the Panasonic Nocticron.
If you adore fast glass, this is as good as it gets for M 4/3. Is it good enough to warrant the price tag? Only you can be the judge of that but as for me, my review sample went back and I immediately came to Amazon to buy my own, and yes, I have the 45 1.8 as well. I would not have spent the extra if it did not give me that extra bit over the 45 yet it did from sharpness, bokeh quality, color, contrast, CA, etc.
Fantastic lens, a statement piece from Panasonic. Can't wait to test the 15 1.7 that arrives this summer. I shoot ALL cameras and have for the past 5 years. ALL. I review them, test them, use them and occasionally I buy the ones I truly love. I can easily state that Micro 4/3 has THE BEST lenses for any mirrorless system next to Leica M (yes, I prefer them by far to the Fuji offerings). So many amazing choices with quality build, speed and performance.
Anyone who dismisses Micro 4/3 is missing out ;) I recently tested the Nikon 58 1.4 that comes in at $1700 and is MUCH larger and heavier than this lens and guess what? I prefer this lens over the Nikon in every way, even IQ. Yet no one moans and groans about the cost of the Nikon. Odd.
So if you go for this lens know that it is a gem, one of the very best for M 4/3. But do not discount the much much cheaper 45 1.8 as that is also a gem even though it will not get you the color, contrast, bite and 3D separation of the Nocticron, it gets close.
There is one thing that is noticeable with the Nocticron... and that is the limitations of my GH4 camera. The knock on the Panasonic GH4 is that it cannot match the color rendition of either Nikon/Canon DSLR's and with this lens that may might be a debatable. The Nocticron and my GH4 is fully capable of producing rich and vibrant colors.However.... at ISO 400 at F/1.4 I can start seeing some noise in the images. Admittedly, you have to zoom in at least 8x to see, but it is there. The reason why the Nocticron *exposes* this flaw is that it has such a large aperture and it is super sharp (especially at the center). Suddenly, the noise becomes rather obvious. I had never really noticed it until I began using the Nocticron. This can be handled in post-process, but it was a bit of an eye opener for me!
Also, I am not exactly a Panasonic fan boy. The Panasonic "Video Optimized" 45-140mm F/4.0-5.8 nearly caused me to sell my GH4. That lens was bad as this one is good.
Notes-
- Great build quality - reminds me of Zeiss 100mm F/2 Macro lens for my Nikon (and that is a huge compliment).
- Comes with a lens hood.
- The image stabilization is a plus. The large aperture and slower shutter speeds that are allowed with the image stabilization helps me overcome some of the issues with the GH4 low light capabilities.
- The autofocus is both fast and quiet - it is roughly equivalent of the Panasonic Leica 25mm F/1.4
- Obviously the lens is very sharp. That is really just part of the equation.... the lens produces images with a vibrant look. What does that mean? Well it is hard to explain, but it is the overall image quality with sharpness, resolution, and color quality that really helps the image pop.
- While the build quality is awesome... this is a heavy lens. It weighs about the same as the camera! It starts to get to the point where you are beginning to lose some of the portability you get by shooting with a mirroless camera!
- Video- I probably still prefer the Panasonic Leica 25mm F/1.4 of the Nocticron for video footage, but that is more of a preference on focal length.
Final Verdict - A great lens - if you are sold on MFT cameras the Nocticron is the lens you can buy knowing that it will remain the perfect lens in this focal length.
5 Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2015
There is one thing that is noticeable with the Nocticron... and that is the limitations of my GH4 camera. The knock on the Panasonic GH4 is that it cannot match the color rendition of either Nikon/Canon DSLR's and with this lens that may might be a debatable. The Nocticron and my GH4 is fully capable of producing rich and vibrant colors.However.... at ISO 400 at F/1.4 I can start seeing some noise in the images. Admittedly, you have to zoom in at least 8x to see, but it is there. The reason why the Nocticron *exposes* this flaw is that it has such a large aperture and it is super sharp (especially at the center). Suddenly, the noise becomes rather obvious. I had never really noticed it until I began using the Nocticron. This can be handled in post-process, but it was a bit of an eye opener for me!
Also, I am not exactly a Panasonic fan boy. The Panasonic "Video Optimized" 45-140mm F/4.0-5.8 nearly caused me to sell my GH4. That lens was bad as this one is good.
Notes-
- Great build quality - reminds me of Zeiss 100mm F/2 Macro lens for my Nikon (and that is a huge compliment).
- Comes with a lens hood.
- The image stabilization is a plus. The large aperture and slower shutter speeds that are allowed with the image stabilization helps me overcome some of the issues with the GH4 low light capabilities.
- The autofocus is both fast and quiet - it is roughly equivalent of the Panasonic Leica 25mm F/1.4
- Obviously the lens is very sharp. That is really just part of the equation.... the lens produces images with a vibrant look. What does that mean? Well it is hard to explain, but it is the overall image quality with sharpness, resolution, and color quality that really helps the image pop.
- While the build quality is awesome... this is a heavy lens. It weighs about the same as the camera! It starts to get to the point where you are beginning to lose some of the portability you get by shooting with a mirroless camera!
- Video- I probably still prefer the Panasonic Leica 25mm F/1.4 of the Nocticron for video footage, but that is more of a preference on focal length.
Final Verdict - A great lens - if you are sold on MFT cameras the Nocticron is the lens you can buy knowing that it will remain the perfect lens in this focal length.
5 Stars
I tried them both out together on 4th of July, and am really happy with the results. I was able to use a faster shutter speed in low light and got some shots to turn out beautifully. This was job one for the new rig.
The next feature that motivated me to buy this lens was the reviews of the bokeh it produces. I'm blown away by the results. I am attaching of photo of a friend watching fireworks at night. The flash is what made this pic turn out the way it did. With true skin tones, and a very sharp focus.
But the out of focus fireworks, and their distance from the girl make it almost look #D. Beyond ALL of that, the colors of the fireworks are incredible. The other photo attached is an example of the sharpness and colors the lens delivers. IMHO, anyway.
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2015
I tried them both out together on 4th of July, and am really happy with the results. I was able to use a faster shutter speed in low light and got some shots to turn out beautifully. This was job one for the new rig.
The next feature that motivated me to buy this lens was the reviews of the bokeh it produces. I'm blown away by the results. I am attaching of photo of a friend watching fireworks at night. The flash is what made this pic turn out the way it did. With true skin tones, and a very sharp focus.
But the out of focus fireworks, and their distance from the girl make it almost look #D. Beyond ALL of that, the colors of the fireworks are incredible. The other photo attached is an example of the sharpness and colors the lens delivers. IMHO, anyway.
A fixed focal length 85mm portrait lens is a limiting factor when doing general photography. You can't go wide to fit in a nearby building, nor zoom in on an interesting small detail, however when you find a suitable target this lens is simply incredible. Lovely build quality. When I take pictures of people the results often start whole new friendships "oh that's the best photo I've ever seen of me" "let me pay you for that photo" etc. If you understand what you'd be getting and it seems like something you could use, sell your mother* to get this lens.
*please don't actually do this
A fixed focal length 85mm portrait lens is a limiting factor when doing general photography. You can't go wide to fit in a nearby building, nor zoom in on an interesting small detail, however when you find a suitable target this lens is simply incredible. Lovely build quality. When I take pictures of people the results often start whole new friendships "oh that's the best photo I've ever seen of me" "let me pay you for that photo" etc. If you understand what you'd be getting and it seems like something you could use, sell your mother* to get this lens.
*please don't actually do this
Use it with my GH5
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