LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. lens unit integrates two aspherical lenses, two UED lenses and an ED lens. These five special lenses make it possible to clear the stringent LEICA standards for exceptional image quality. High resolution is achieved from the centre of the image to the corners by suppressing sagittal flare. Users can take advantage of this lens to shoot starry skies or night scenes containing illumination, capturing true-to-life images with minimal blurring and distortion all the way to the edges.
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. enables photographers to capture dynamic landscapes with rich perspective across a wide angle. It also allows indoor shooting in low lighting and produces an impressive, natural defocusing effect with its F1.4 large aperture.
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. boasts a rugged, splash/dust-proof design to meet the needs of a wide-range of photographic situations. Highly reliable metal mount endures long time use.
Incorporating an inner focus drive system and a stepping motor, the LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. is capable of smooth, silent operation together with the camera’s high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system for both photo and video recording. It is also compatible with the sensor drive at a maximum of 240 fps to take full advantage of cameras with high-speed AF. This stunning AF performance is excellent for recording 4K videos, where precise focusing is essential.
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 12mm/F1.4 ASPH. equips an aperture ring for direct, intuitive aperture control. Nine blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The lens mount, the barrel and the hood are all made of metal to provide a sleek, sophisticated design that enhances the joy of shooting. It matches the entire line-up of LUMIX G Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras.
FeaturesLens Construction15 elements in 12 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 2 UED lenses)
Nano Surface Coating–
MountMicro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer–
Focal Lengthf=12mm (35mm camera equivalent 24mm)
Aperture Type9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum ApertureF1.4
Minimum ApertureF16
Closest Focusing Distance0.20m / 0.66ft
Maximum magnificationApprox. 0.1x / 0.2x (35mm camera equivalent)
GeneralDiagonal Angle of View84°
Filter Sizeφ62mm / 2.44inch
Max. Diameterφ70.0mm / 2.76inch
Overall LengthApprox. 70mm / 2.76inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight [g]Approx. 335g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Weight [oz]Approx. 11.82oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Standard AccessoriesLens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood, Lens storage bag
