Lens Summary
Brand: Panasonic
Also Known As: Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 OIS
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Micro Four Thirds
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Release Date: 2009-09-02
MSRP Price: $719
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: The world's first Leica Micro Four Thirds lens, the Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S., features exceptional image quality in a compact size. The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. (equivalent to 90mm on a 35mm film camera), features outstanding image quality that meets the renowned Leica standard. The new Leica lens uses both an aspherical lens and an ED lens comprised of fourteen lenses arranged in ten groups. This lens takes advantage of the Micro Four Thirds specifications to achieve a dramatic size decrease, while also minimizing distortion and glare. Panasonic's Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake, making it easy to shoot sharply-focused macro shots even in dimly-lit places without the need for a tripod. The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens incorporates an inner focus motor system that makes action smooth and silent when capturing still and video content. By flipping a switch on the lens barrel, the minimum focus distance can instantly be changed to 150mm or 500mm (approximately 5.9 inches or 19.7 inches respectively). This lens excels when taking portraits, mid-range snapshots and landscapes, in addition to macro shots.
Panasonic Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm f/2.8 ASPH OIS Specifications
Lens Specifications | |
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Lens Type | Prime Lens |
Focal Length | 45mm |
Mount Type | Micro Four Thirds |
Format | Micro Four Thirds |
Compatible Format(s) | Micro Four Thirds |
Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:1 |
MegaOIS / PowerOIS (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
Aperture Information | |
Aperture Ring | No |
Maximim Aperture | f/2.8 |
Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 27° |
Optical Information | |
Lens Elements | 14 |
Lens Groups | 10 |
Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 1 |
Aspherical Elements | 1 |
Focus Information | |
Focus | Autofocus |
Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
Internal Focusing | Yes |
Minimum Focus Distance | 0.15m |
Filter Information | |
Filter Size | 46mm |
Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
Physical Characteristics | |
Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
Mount Material | Metal |
Dimensions | 63 x 62mm |
Weight | 225g |
Other Information | |
Available in Colors | Black |