Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH

Panasonic Leica DG SUMMILUX 25mm F/1.4 ASPH lens review, including resolution, light fall-off, reproduction ratio, focusing and more.

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The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH is a new standard lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Providing an effective focal length of 50mm, a fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 and a Nano Surface Coating to help reduce flare, the Leica-branded Panasonic 25mm lens is small in both size and weight. Read our Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH review to find out if this long-awaited premium optic is a must-have Micro Four Thirds lens.

A fast prime lens that covers a 'normal' field of view and supports the advanced autofocusing systems in the latest Panasonic G-series cameras.The Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4 ASPH. lens was announced by Panasonic in June 2011 at the same time as the Lumix DMC-GF3 camera. It's due for release locally at the end of August. On G-series bodies, it provides an effective focal length equivalent to 50mm on a 35mm camera, making it an excellent 'standard' lens.

Find out if the Panasonic 25mm lens is right for you.

Panasonic has announced the Leica DG Summilux 25mm F1.4 II, a light refresh of an existing lens that adds weather-sealing and a new finish. It will be available in late October for $699.