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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

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Pros

  • focus ring is wide enough and more than adequate for the job
  • tactile aperture ring is nicely damped and makes a distinctive click
  • solid and well-built

Cons

  • no focus scale
  • some light fall-off in the corners
  • filter thread does not rotate on focus

Key specs

  • Fixed
  • 9
  • yes
  • Four Thirds
  • , 15 mm
  • no
  • Normal, Wide angle

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH

Pros

  • focus ring is wide enough and more than adequate for the job
  • tactile aperture ring is nicely damped and makes a distinctive click
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • Very nice rendering
  • very good built quality
  • handling
  • speed and features
  • Very nice images and regards from Sweden
  • Both great systems with strengths in different areas
  • lovely and small and makes good pictures

Cons

  • no focus scale
  • some light fall-off in the corners
  • filter thread does not rotate on focus
  • Panasonic bodies that have only a single dial
  • Olympus cameras don't recognise the aperture ring at all
  • capability to remove chromatic aberration in recent models
  • pretty boring and dull
  • somewhat dull in terms of contrast and color saturation
  • no need for extremely small F3
  • blinding laser-like oncoming headlights
  • Manual focus for ultra-wide angle lens is not a must

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH - Full Specifications

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General
Lens type
  • Normal
  • Wide angle
Lens mountLeica DG
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Aperture
Aperture max1.7
Aperture min16
Aperture ringyes
Number of diaphragm blades7
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Optics
ConstructionFixed
Elements9
Groups7
Special elements / coatings3 Aspherical elements
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Dimensions
Weight4.06 oz
Diameter2.28 in
Length1.42 in
Filter size1.81 in
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Image properties
Max Format sizeFour Thirds
Focal length< 15
Maximum magnification0.1 x
Image stabilisationno
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Focus
Autofocusyes
Autofocus motor type
STP
Closest focusing distance0.20
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Tripod collarno
Hood suppliedyes
Filter threadyes

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Review: Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 DG Summilux - Admiring Light
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Admiring Light
Published: 26.06.2014
Review: Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 DG Summilux - Admiring Light

In this Panasonic Leica 15mm f/1.7 Review, Admiring Light looks at the newest Leica-branded prime for Micro 4/3. Can this lens live up to the Leica name?

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 18.06.2014
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a new wide-angle lens for the Micro Four Thirds compact camera system. Sporting the exclusive Leica name. the Panasonic 15mm lens is tiny in both size and weight, yet offers a fast maximum aperture of f/1.7 complete with a manual aperture ring. Read our Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH review to find out if it's worth adding to your kit-bag...

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 28.08.2014
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH review
4.5

Panasonic’s premium wideangle prime is designed to match the GM1. Andy Westlake sees whether it lives up to its Leica label

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 ASPH LEICA DG SUMMILUX Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 24.03.2014
Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 ASPH LEICA DG SUMMILUX Review

Find out what 3 readers thought of the Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 ASPH LEICA DG SUMMILUX in our review.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG 15mm F1.7 shooting experience
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DPReview
Published: 22.07.2017
Panasonic Leica DG 15mm F1.7 shooting experience

DPReview staffer Carey Rose has taken the Panasonic Leica DG 15mm F1.7 along for everything from a city-side boat ride to a bachelor party across the mountains. Find out how the little Leica fared.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH lens review: Prime performer
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DXOMARK
Published: 16.04.2014
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH lens review: Prime performer

Panasonic has introduced a high-speed Leica 15mm (30mm equivalent) f1.7 for everyday use. Read on to find out how well it performs.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 review | Cameralabs
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Cameralabs
Published: 28.06.2014
Panasonic Leica 15mm f1.7 review | Cameralabs
4.4
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds Lens Review — Tools and Toys
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Tools and Toys
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds Lens Review — Tools and Toys

The Pana Leica 15mm is the lens I'd start with. It's the lens I'm going to finish with. And it's the lens with the most mileage along the way.

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Review
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 28.08.2014
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH Review
4.5

Panasonic’s premium wideangle prime is designed to match the GM1. Andy Westlake sees whether it lives up to its Leica label

Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Review
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PCMAG
Published: 08.04.2014
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. Review
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH. is a sharp, compact lens with a wide aperture and all metal build, but it does exhibit a little bit of distortion.

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