Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f1.2 Lens

[Araner]

An exercise in shallow depth of field with the Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f1.2. The Nocticron is a Micro Four Thirds system lens and 42.5mm is the equivalent of an 85mm lens on a 35mm camera. These are some examples of what the lens is capable of doing.

The autofocus is fast, I shot these on the fly at f2.




You can put the focal plane exactly where you want it (which is on the ladies smart phone).


Slightly out of focus for a soft touch on the child’s face.


Tightened up the aperture a little for this one.


A horse is a horse, of course of course.


Nice soft background at f2.8


Wide open on these




So, I’m very pleased with the lens. And, despite the price I’m glad I bought it.

Product image from Panasonic


Regards,
Mike

[jww]

I like the peek into the bistro the best. The final shot is a great example of what this lens is capable of close-up. Nice results.

[Araner]

I like the peek into the bistro the best. The final shot is a great example of what this lens is capable of close-up. Nice results.

Wendell, the bistro shot is my favorite of the bunch too. Thank you for taking the time to look and comment, it's much appreciated.

Regards,
Mike

[CMur12]

These are very successful/effective portraits. I would not have expected such limited depth-of-field with such a short focal length, but it obviously is possible because of the large apertures.

- Murray

[Araner]

These are very successful/effective portraits. I would not have expected such limited depth-of-field with such a short focal length, but it obviously is possible because of the large apertures.

- Murray

Murray, thanks for taking the time to look and comment. The Nocticron is probably one of the nicest autofocus lenses I've ever bought. I plan to get a lot of use out of it.

Regards,
Mike