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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens

H-NS043E
Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
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Focus on what matters and let your subjects stand out in every shot using this Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens. This high-speed medium telephoto lens lets you capture clear, high-quality shots. You can also take advantage of its F/1.2 aperture to achieve beautifully soft and defocused backgrounds. Additionally, this nifty device offers an optical image stabilisation (O.I.S.) function, which helps lessen the chances of getting blurred photographs.

Key Features

  • High-Performance: This Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron Lens offers ultimate optical quality and performance. It lets you enjoy brilliant clarity on all four corners of your photos, as well as prevents distortions to deliver precise and sharp picture rendering.
  • Versatile Lens: This stellar Panasonic Nocticron Lens utilises a middle-telephoto focal distance of 42.5mm and a maximum magnification of approximately 0.1x (0.2x, 35mm camera equivalent), perfect for capturing portraits with rich depth. It also has an outstanding maximum aperture of F/1.2 (minimum of F/16), which you can use for snapping impressive and creative photographs with a beautiful, softly focused background effect.
  • Premium Lens Construction: This Panasonic Lens flaunts an optimised configuration that comprises 14 elements in 11 groups, including 2 ASPH, 1 ED, and 1 UHR lens to offer minimised aberrations and superb resolution. It also showcases a sharp, metallic black finish, so it can stylishly match its compatible LUMIX cameras (sold separately).
  • Reduced Shakes: To deliver sharp and blur-free contours across your photos, this Panasonic Lens comes with an O.I.S. (optical image stabiliser) function which can effectively compensate for hand and camera shakes.
  • Superior Movies: Delivering fast, accurate, and smooth autofocus and aperture changes, this lens lets you record beautiful videos and stills effortlessly.
  • Nano Surface Coating: Say goodbye to unwanted ghosting and flaring! This Panasonic Lens utilises a Nano Surface Coating to reduce unsightly reflections and deliver sharper high-contrast photos.

*Panasonic Lens only. Camera body is sold separately.

Specifications
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Brand Panasonic
Product Type Lenses
Model Number H-NS043E
Camera Lens
Lens Type Portrait
Focal Length 42mm
Maximum Aperture f/1.2
Minimum Aperture f/22
Lens Focus Type Auto focus
Lens Filter Size 67mm
Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Magnification 0.1x
Minimum Focus Distance 0.5m
Optical Design 14 elements in 11 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens, 1 UHR lens)
Diaphragm Blades 9 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Lens Image Stabilization Yes
Dimensions
Product Width 7.4 cm
Product Depth 7.68 cm
Product Height 7.4 cm
Product Weight 0.43 kg
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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 4.
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sharpest Prime I've ever used. As I wrap up (for now) my journey to all primes in my gear kit, the LUMIX G Series LEICA 42.5mm F1.2 Lens H-NS043 is a fantastic addition. It is easily the sharpest of all the lenses I own. It has a good balance on the camera (G9M2) and is fun to shoot with. I like (and need) the included in lens stabilization, especially in a prime lens this is very welcome. At f1.2 it is very bright/fast and helps make wonderful blurry backgrounds (bokeh). The focal length is great for a variety of shooting situations from nature / landscapes to impactful portraits. The H-NS043 excels at low light situations especially indoors. Because the image is so sharp (and stabilized) I even find myself using the 3X digital zoom on the G9M2 without worrying about a significant loss of quality. The included “house” sample picture is 3X digital zoom from about 300ft away. When not in use, the lens fits nicely into a 3 Inch neoprene 3rd party case, that I can put into a large pocket or clip onto my belt loop. I recommend the H-NS043 to round out your prime collection, and with a 3X digital zoom in stabilization you have an effective 240mm reach in 35mm equivalence. It is very high quality and helps capture very sharp images.
Date published: 2026-02-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from The best prime lens for Micro Four Thirds [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is, by far, the best lens in the Micro Four Thirds system, the one that might even convert some full-frame shooters. With an astonishing F/1.2 maximum aperture, this lens can render incredible depth-of-field whilst maintaining razor-sharp detail in very low, natural light. Sensational all-metal build quality with a dedicated aperture control-ring make this lens a joy to use.
Date published: 2024-11-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb casual portrait lens I started this week to carry a GH7 with this lens to school. My college professor colleagues have directory photos which look like wanted posters. Instead I started to take casual face photos before seminars, with this lens from an ideal 4 feet away. Non intruding, allowing them to relax. Telling them to continue talking or explaining or talk to me, or whatever they were doing before, ignoring me, while I took lots of shots. Every third picture or so is perfectly focused on an eye iris, and with the depth of field and bokeh of this amazing lens gives superb, life like dynamic portraits. The camera with this Noctilux lens are now part of my school bag, together with the laptop... This Panasonic Leica 42.5 f1.2 with the zooms 8-18, 12-35, 35-100 gives you to a very portable professional set. Add to that the 200 f2,8 with the 1.4x and 2x extenders and you are in full, and portable, business everywhere.
Date published: 2025-09-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Superb and magical lens Fabulous lens. I bought it in Berlin on an expensive whim but then has been great for my film making. Brings magic to the photos. absolutely a magical addition to my holy trinity. the 9mm Leica lens, The Oly 25 1.2 pro, and this 42.5. All fast lens and ready for MFT cinema.
Date published: 2024-10-13
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