Nocticron

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 1:1.2/42.5 Aspheric / Power O.I.S.
MakerPanasonic
Lens mount(s)Micro Four Thirds
Technical data
Typetele prime
Focus drivestepper
Focal length42.5 mm
Focal length (35mm equiv.)85 mm
Crop factor2
Aperture (max/min)f/1.2 / f/16
Close focus distance0.5 m
Max. magnification0.1
Diaphragm blades9, circular
Construction14 elements in 11 groups
Features
Ultrasonic motorYes Yes
Weather-sealingNo No
Lens-based stabilizationYes Yes
Macro capableNo No
Unique featuresaspheric / dual image stabilisation
Applicationportrait / night shots
Physical
Max. length77 mm
Diameter74 mm
Weight425 g
Filter diameter67 mm
Accessories
Lens hoodincluded
Caseincluded
History
Introduction2014
Cutaway of a Leica Nocticron 42,5 mm f/1.2

Nocticron („Night-time“ from latin nox, noctis „night“ and ancient Greek kronos „time“[1]) is the brand name of Leica lenses with an extreme speed of f/1.2. Because of the large aperture size and its image stabilisation system it is possible to take images with relatively short exposure time especially in available light situations. Together with the high number of nine diaphragm blades the lens creates a strong and pleasant bokeh.

  1. ^ Howard Cornelsen : New Leica Lens for Micro 4/3, The online Photographer, 2 August 2013, retrieved 23 October 2015