Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH.
Announced June 13, 2011
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH is a high-performing standard prime that delivers sharp images and pleasant bokeh; that said, it lacks weather sealing and optical stabilization while commanding a premium price.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Excellent sharpness and image quality
- Pleasant bokeh and depth-of-field control
- Fast, accurate, and quiet autofocus
- Smooth manual focus ring
- Compact and portable design
Cons
- Lacks weather sealing and optical image stabilization
- Noticeable chromatic aberration and purple fringing
- High retail price
- Softness or vignetting at wide apertures
- Cumbersome and non-reversible lens hood
- Launch price $649.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 25mm f/1.4
- Mount & coverage Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
- Stabilization None
- Close focus 30 cm (0.11x)
- Filter thread 46mm
- Autofocus motor Micromotor
- Weight & size 200g (7.1 oz) · 63 x 54.5 mm (2.48 x 2.15 in)
Expert Reviews
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The Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4 is a great quality standard lens for the Micro Four Thirds system.
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The AF performance of the lens is outstanding and the silent lens drive is well suited for movie shooting without annoying focusing noise.
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The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux f/1.4 ASPH is a very sharp, contrasty optic, worthy of the Leica branding applied.
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Optically the Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH is an excellent performer.
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I am very pleased that the Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 has entered our collection of lenses.
- Photo Review 8.8/10
The wide maximum aperture provided excellent control over depth-of-field and the touch focus system made it possible to focus precisely on specific areas of subjects and was particularly valuable when shooting close-ups.
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If you crave creamy beautiful files from your Micro 4/3 camera, this is a lens you will want to own. The IQ is superb, the lens focuses about as fast as the 20 1.7 and I had no issues focusing in low light with the E-P3.
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This lens is really, really good, you can't fault the image quality.
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The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH Lens is worth every penny of its $499 price tag.
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The Leica 25mm is a very special lens. While it’s not the most perfect lens in the world, its image quality is excellent and it has that extra bit of character that makes it stand out from the crowd.
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I recommend this lens unreservedly to those who really want a top quality ultra fast standard lens. You won't be disappointed.
- Darren Miles 44/50
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH. Is no doubt a great lens, and in my opinion mostly lives up to the hype that's been heaped upon it.
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Invest in a good lens like this one. You’ll enjoy it for a long time.
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In a nutshell, I adore this lens.
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Even wide open, this lens performs really well. The sharpness at f/1.4, naturally, especially in the center, is cracking, absolutely spot-on, can't fault it, and that is one of the most important things for me for a lens like this.
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