Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Summary

Designed with strict Leica quality control the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens for micro four thirds cameras is a compact ultra-wide prime lens with 1:2 macro capabilities. With an equivalent focal width of 18mm (full frame format) and a bright f/1.7 aperture combined with close minimum focus of under 10cm you can capture amazing landscape and macro shots with a single lens.

The 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens excels at shooting dynamic stills as well as videos with close-up and exaggerated perspectives all made possible from a high quality optical design. Capture beautiful fine details throughout the frame with minimal focus breathing and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure changes. The lens is also designed with creators in mind featuring well controlled focus breathing and focus throw adjustment which is found in video-capable micro four thirds lenses.

Key Features

• Compact ultra-wide angle prime lens weighing just 130g lens for MFT
• Bright f/1.7 wide aperture for low light situations
• Based on LEICA strict quality standards
• Closest focusing distance of just 0.095m
• Maximum magnification 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent) fro 1:2 macro
• Excellent video performance with micro-step aperture control Nonlinear / Linear focus ring control and well suppressed focus breathing
• Robust design with weather sealing and fluorine coating
• Compact 55mm filter thread

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens in More Detail

Compact and lightweight design for MFT

The lens weighs just 130g with a compact 55mm filter thread and when combined with a camera such as the Panasonic Lumix GH6 the total weight is around 950g. This creates a highly portable set-up which is capable of capturing ultra-wide landscapes as well as close-up 1:2 macro shots.

Ultra-wide perspective

With a 100° diagonal angle of view the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens is the widest prime in the entire Panasonic lens range aside from the 8mm Lumix G Fish-eye lens. This presents the perfect lens for wide angle subjects such as landscapes interiors and architecture as well as a close-up subjects with 1:2 magnification (half-macro). The FOV (field of view) is far wider than the Lumix G Macro 30mm to complement this existing macro lens rather than replacing it. You can capture wider backgrounds with a large subject for close-ups drawing on high quality Leica glass to achieve excellent quality throughout the image.

Designed for content creators

As well as being a proficient photography lens the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 is an excellent option for hybrid shooters and video-centric creators. You can set the coordination between focus ring operation and the amount of focus movement with supported cameras choosing between linear and non-linear focusing. This allows you to adjust focus ring acceleration and rotation between 90 and 1080 degrees with camera such as the DC-GH6.

Focus breathing is also well controlled with minimal discernible focus shift when pulling focus from near to far. Micro-step aperture control also aids videographers with smooth exposure changes cementing this lens as a great choice for hybrid creators.

What’s in the box

• Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens for MFT
• Lens cap
• Lens rear cap
• Lens hood

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Sample photos

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Specifications