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Panasonic Announces Compact Ultra-Wide Micro Four Thirds Prime
17 May 2022
Panasonic has announced the Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7, a new large-aperture ultra-wide fixed focal length lens based on the Micro Four Thirds standard. The new prime features a short focusing distance of 3.7 inches with a magnification ratio of 0.25x.
It comprises 12 lens elements in nine groups including two aspherical lenses, two Extra-Low Dispersion lenses and one Ultra High Refractive Index lens to effectively suppress axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification. Astigmatism is also corrected with these aspherical lenses.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new prime include:
- Micro Four Thirds system
- 18mm (35mm equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f1.7 to f16
- Minimum Focusing Distance: 3.7 inches
- Two Aspherical elements
- Two ED elements, one UHR element
- Rounded 7-blade diaphragm
- Weather-resistant construction
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the 9mm lens include:
PANASONIC LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm f1.7 LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Micro Four Thirds Focal Length 9mm (18mm 35mm equivalent) Aperture f1.7 to f16
7 rounded diaphragm bladesAngle of View 100° Minimum Focus 3.7 inches Magnification 0.25x Optical Design 12 elements in 9 groups
Two aspherical elements
Two ED elements
One UHR elementAutofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 55mm Dimensions 2.4 x 2.0 inches Weight 4.6 oz. PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Panasonic said the Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 will be available in late July for $499.99. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
'Carry Small, Capture Wide' A New Micro Four Thirds 18mm Ultra-Wide-angle Lens
NEWARK, N.J. -- Panasonic is pleased to introduce a new large-aperture ultra-wide fixed focal length lens, the Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 (35mm camera equivalent: 18mm) for the Lumix G Series based on the Micro Four Thirds standard.
The Leica DG Summilux 9mm (H-X09) is an ultra-wide-angle lens with a large aperture, as well as an unparalleled lens that features an exceptionally short focusing distance of 0.095m (3.7 inches) with an outstanding magnification ratio of 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent: 0.5x). The combination of these lenses makes it possible to distinguish the subject's presence against the background. It also boasts high descriptive performance and smooth, beautiful bokeh, clearing the stringent Leica standards and is suitable for use by professionals and high amateur users for both photo shooting and video recording.
The Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 comprises 12 lens elements in nine groups including two aspherical lenses: two ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) lenses and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive Index) lens to effectively suppress axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration of magnification. Astigmatism is also corrected with these aspherical lenses, achieving high resolving performance. Furthermore, a Ultra-High Refractive Index lens achieves uniform quality from the center to edges of the image while downsizing the lens unit.
The Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 is capable of smooth, silent operation, complementing the camera's high-speed, high-precision contrast AF system with the sensor drive at max.240 fps. For the non-linear setting, focus is shifted with a variable amount according to the rotation speed of the focus ring while focus is shifted with a designated amount according to the rotational quantum of the focus ring for the linear setting. Sensitivity (the amount of focus shift per rotational quantum) can be selected from 90 to 360 degrees by 30 degrees to enable intended focus operation. The Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 also excels in video recording performance with a mechanism that suppresses focus breathing, which was a fatal problem of all interchangeable lenses designed for still image photography. Together with a micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure change, professional quality video can be recorded.
With its approximately 130g (4.5 ounces) compact size and light weight, the Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 features stunning mobility characteristic of a Micro Four Thirds system. The rugged dust/splash-resistant design of the lens can withstand high mobility and harsh conditions, including frigid temperatures at 10 degrees below zero. The filter diameter is 55mm, with a 7-blade circular aperture diaphragm.
Panasonic is committed to the development of the Micro Four Thirds lenses to further expand its lineup in order to fulfill the needs of customers.
The Leica DG Summilux 9mm f1.7 will be available at valued channel partners for $499.99 in late July.