Panasonic 9mm F1.7 ASPH Leica DG Summilux Lens

PanasonicSKU: 5025232928736

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Panasonic 9mm F1.7 ASPH Leica DG Summilux Lens

  • Based on Leica Camera AG's strict quality standards
  • Excellent close-up performance with a closest focusing distance of 0.095m and a maximum magnification 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)
  • 9mm ultra-wide-angle (35mm camera equivalent: 18mm) and large aperture F1.7 fixed focal length lens
  • H: 60.8mm, W: 60.8mm, D: 52.0mm, Weight: 130g. Approximately. Weight excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood. Length from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount.

Opt for a LEICA DG lens and get the ultimate in optical quality and performance. They naturally meet the strict quality standards set by Leica Camera AG. Thanks to the sophisticated design of these lenses, you will enjoy brilliant clarity all the way to the edges of your photos. At the same time, distortions of all kinds are prevented to enable precise, sharp picture rendering. This means you have the ideal tool for pro-level images in the palm of your hand.

Ultra-wide-angle, large aperture and half-life-size macro
When you want to expand your lens collection, you want wider-angle flexibility, brightness, and macro capability, right? And of course, you won’t compromise on image quality. The new F1.7 LEICA DG has it all. It’s a 9mm (35mm camera equivalent: 18mm) ultra-wide-angle lens that fits 55mm filters and delivers half-life-size macro photography* power. This compact lens delivers truly high quality, excelling at everything from broad perspectives to close-ups, and delivering beautiful bokeh and low-light performance.
*Maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent).

Superb close-up performance
With a maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent), this lens allows you to get up close and personal, capturing detail the naked eye might miss, with a closest focusing distance of 9.5cm. The bokeh created by the F1.7 aperture highlights expressive details in close-ups, and the 100° diagonal angle of view captures expansive backgrounds powerfully, giving this lens an unprecedented level of versatile power.

Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design
LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and allows you to shoot in temperatures as low as -10 °C.
Dust- and splash-resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Ideal for video recording
The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator, allowing you to record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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