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

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens
(Panasonic H-X09GC)

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• Micro Four Thirds
• f=9mm (35mm camera equiv. 18mm)
• f1.7 Large Aperture
• Compact But Outstanding Imaging Performance
• Dust, Splash & Freeze-Resistant Design
• Ideal for Video Recording

Overview

Designed for Micro Four Thirds cameras, the LEICA DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 fixed focal length lens is perfect for a wide range of scenarios including macro*, landscapes, astrophotography and vlogging.

*Maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)

Features

Ultra-Wide-Angle, Large Aperture and Half Life-size Macro
The Leica DG Summilux 9mm F1.7 lens offers a unique large aperture and ultra-wide-angle field of view. It is compact, lightweight, and features a 55mm filter thread making it perfect for mounting filters such as variable or graduated neutral density for landscapes or videography. Macro photographers will appreciate the 0.5x magnification for beautiful close-up images.
This compact lens delivers truly high image 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 the closest focusing distance of 9.5cm. The bokeh created by the F1.7 aperture highlights expressive details in close-ups, and the 100o diagonal angle of view captures expansive backgrounds powerfully, giving this lens an unprecedented level of versatile power.

LEICA DG Lens - Ultimate Optics
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.

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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 oC.
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
Featuring a 9mm wide focal length, this lens is perfect for vlogging, allowing you to capture yourself in the scene while offering superb background separation for cinematic results.

H-X09 Lens Construction
The optimized configuration has 12 elements in 9 groups, including 2 ASPH, 2 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.

H-X09 MTF Chart
They meet the strict optical standards set by Leica Camera AG and offer outstanding sharpness and resolution from the centre to the edges of the frame. Demonstrates uncompromising expressiveness.

For lenses that are capable of compensating for distortion, the horizontal axis shows the distance from the centre of the corrected image.

Panasonic

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