Along with the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H (B&H/ Adorama) and Panasonic Lumix S Pro 24-70mm F2.8 lens (Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama) , Panasonic also announced Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II ASPH lens. It is weatherproof version of the original model, featuring nine elements, including both aspherical and UHR glass, focus distance of 30cm and the max magnification of 0.22x equivalent, just 55mm long and weighing a little over 200g. This new lens costs $697.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama. It will start shipping from October 25th, 2019.
Key features of Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 II Features
- LEICA DG QUALITY – LEICA DG Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds lenses provide the ultimate in optical quality and performance. LEICA DG Lenses meet the strict quality standards set by Leica AG.
- F1.4 APERTURE – High-speed F1.4 LEICA DG SUMMILUX lens with outstanding image rendering Camera and exquisite soft-focusing effect.
- RUGGED DESIGN – Dust and splash*-resistant design withstands heavy field use under harsh conditions for high mobility
- COATED OPTICS – Nano Surface Coating by Panasonic ends unwanted ghosting and flaring
- FILTER THREAD – For greater creative control this lens offers a 46mm thread mount for polarizer and other options lens filters.
Detailed specifications:
| Principal specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| Lens type | Prime lens | |
| Max Format size | FourThirds | |
| Focal length | 25 mm | |
| Image stabilization | No | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Aperture | ||
| Maximum aperture | F1.4 | |
| Minimum aperture | F16 | |
| Aperture ring | No | |
| Number of diaphragm blades | 7 | |
| Optics | ||
| Elements | 9 | |
| Groups | 7 | |
| Special elements / coatings | 2 aspherical + 1 UHR element, Nano Surface Coating | |
| Focus | ||
| Minimum focus | 0.30 m (11.81″) | |
| Maximum magnification | 0.22× | |
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Full time manual | No | |
| Focus method | Internal | |
| Distance scale | No | |
| DoF scale | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 205 g (0.45 lb) | |
| Diameter | 63 mm (2.48″) | |
| Length | 55 mm (2.17″) | |
| Sealing | Yes | |
| Filter thread | 46 mm | |
| Hood supplied | Yes | |
| Tripod collar | No | |
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