Panasonic/Leica's ultra-fast MFT wide prime — 24mm equiv at f/1.4 with Leica Summilux quality.
The Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 ASPH. launched in 2016 as a premium ultra-fast wide prime for MFT providing 24mm equivalent at f/1.4. The Summilux designation indicates Leica's fastest tier with aspherical correction.
Optically excellent — Leica Summilux quality at 24mm equivalent. Sharp from f/2 with the f/1.4 providing unusual subject separation for a wide-angle. The 24mm perspective with f/1.4 speed is unique in the MFT system.
Micro Four Thirds mount with 62mm filter thread. Approximately 335g. No weather sealing. Nano Surface Coating. Minimum focus distance 20cm. 9 rounded aperture blades. The fastest 12mm for MFT.
Available used at professional prices. The f/1.4 at 24mm equiv on MFT provides approximately f/2.8 FF equivalent DOF — meaningful at wide angle. For MFT landscape and environmental portrait photographers wanting the fastest possible wide prime.