Testseek.com have collected 28 expert reviews of the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH.
July 2014
(81%)
28 Reviews
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The Leica Nocticron is an unashamedly high-end portrait prime lens with superb performance. The 42.5mm focal length becomes equivalent to 85mm in full-frame terms, making it a classic for portrait work, while the f1.2 focal ratio ensures very shallow dept...
Optically, this lens rates among the best performers available for M4/3 cameras. For photographers who really need this performance level from a very fast lens that provides excellent depth-of-field control the asking price would probably justify the inve...
If you own a high-end Micro Four Thirds camera, you're probably the kind of photographer that the Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 was created for. You know, an enthusiast who's not above spending some serious coin to get the most out of your gear. This is a lens t...
There is no doubt that in a world of contrast-detection systems, a super-bright aperture helps keep focusing speed high. The amount of light pouring through the lens will also help to deliver a noise-free and crisp image in the EVF and on the rear screen...
Abstract: After its announcement in August 2013, Panasonic has now officially unveiled the Leica-branded DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2. Thanks to the 2x focal length magnification factor of micro four thirds lenses, this new 42.5mm f/1.2 lens delivers a 35mm focal leng...
Abstract: Interchangeable lens cameras offer a lot more creative flexibility and control than smartphones and point-and-shoots. Buying a camera with swappable lenses lets you change your angle of view, and take advantage of speciality optics for macro and fish-eye...
Abstract: The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH is one of the most exciting lenses to come out for the Micro Four Thirds platform yet.At 42.5mm, the lens offers an 85mm equivalent field of view in 35mm, and at f/1.2 it has the widest aperture of any le...
