Fast and versatile, the Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. from Panasonic is a 30mm equivalent wide-angle lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also avails greater control over the focus position for shallow depth of field and selective focus techniques. Intuitive control over the aperture selection is also possible through the use of the manual aperture ring. In regard to focus, an internal focusing system with a stepping AF motor promotes fast, quiet, and smooth performance. The optical design incorporates three aspherical elements to reduce distortion and spherical aberration for sharper imagery with greater overall clarity. Additionally, a Nano Surface Coating has been applied to lens elements to suppress lens flare and ghosting for more contrast-rich, color-neutral photos and movies.

Open Box Products Have a Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty    Micro Four Thirds Lens System    30mm (35mm Equivalent)    Aperture Range: f/1.7 to f/16    Three Aspherical Elements    Nano Surface Coating    Stepping AF Motor, Internal Focus    Manual Aperture Ring    Rounded 7-Blade Diaphragm

Prime wide-angle lens is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and offers a 30mm equivalent focal length.

Fast f/1.7 maximum aperture benefits working in difficult lighting conditions and is also useful for controlling depth of field for selective focus applications.

Three aspherical elements help to reduce spherical aberration and distortion to produce sharp, clear imagery.

A Nano Surface Coating minimizes surface reflections throughout the entire visible spectrum for maintained contrast and color fidelity with a marked reduction in lens flare and ghosting.

An internal focusing system, coupled with a stepping AF motor, results in fast, smooth, and precise focusing performance that is well-paired to both still shooting and movie recording.

Metal lens barrel is accentuated by a dedicated MF/AF switch and an aperture ring for more direct, intuitive operation.

Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this lens mount on the new Leica CL?

A: I have the Leica DG 15mm, mounted on various Lumix G bodies since I got it: First G7, then G85, now G9. It has a MFT mount, so no it won't mount directly on the Leica CL. There are adapters to mount M lenses on MFT cameras, but I am not aware of a MFT adapter to a Leica CL. Be aware that the CL has an APS-C sensor while the MFT lenses are made for a slightly smaller sensor, so there could be an incompatibility even if you found an adapter.

Q: 2. What advantages does this lens offer over the Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH Lens?

A: Autofocus of 15mm f/1.7 is much faster.

Q: 3. Does this lens have hard stops on the focus ring?

A: No sadly the focusing ring does not have hard stops.

Q: 4. How does this lens compare to the Sigma 16mm f1.4 at same aperture for example in terms of sharpness, color rendering, and AF speed?

A: The Panasonic will be better in terms of sharpness, color rendering, and AF speed

Q: 5. Does this lens work in variable frame rate mode in 60p on Gh4?

A: this would be an excellent lens for video on the GH4 and would have no effect over your ability to use variable frame rate.

Q: 6. Does it have DOF markings on the barrel for hyperfocal distance shooting?

A: No it doesn't.

Q: 7. made in japan ?

A: Yes, currently the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens is made in Japan.

Q: 8. Does the autofocus work well in this lens?

A: Yes, the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens has good autofocus performance. The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens that has a stepping AF motor which provides fast, quiet, and smooth performance for both still and video AF usage needs. The lens is designed for use on cameras that use the Micro Four Thirds lens mount, and would be compatible for use both with the Depth From Defocus (DFD) CDAF autofocus system used in Panasonic Micro Four Thirds mount cameras and the on-sensor PDAF phase detection autofocus system found in Olympus Micro Four Thirds mirrorless digital cameras.

Q: 9. hi there, is it possible to mount the lens hood of the 15mm summilux in a 25mm summilux?

A: No you can't But even if it were possible, why would you want to mount the small hood of the 15mmonto the 25mm? The hood on the 25mm is very deep and provides excellent protection from flare. The15mm is a much thinner hood and would never provide this kind of coverage.

Q: 10. What is country of manufacture for this lens ?

A: According to the information we have, our current inventory's country of origin is Japan. Please be aware this can change over the product's production life without notice.