Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. Lens Review

Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. Verdict

Optically, this lens is currently amongst the best performers available for the Micro Four Thirds format due to its delivery of high sharpness, with low CA and distortion. This alone is enough to recommend this lens. The fact that it also includes an effective optical stabilisation system, Nano Surface coatings to suppress flare and a manual aperture ring to improve handling, makes this lens very hard not to love. It may cost a fair few pennies, but it will be money well spent, especially as the price isn't obnoxious in any way.

	The Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. delivers excellent image quality and excellent build quality.

Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. Pros

Excellent sharpness from maximum aperture
Low distortion, falloff and CA
Effective stabiliser
Excellent build quality
Manual aperture ring
Fast focusing
Realistically priced

Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. Cons

Aperture ring may not function on all Micro Four Thirds bodies

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