*A Pana-Leica Nocticron 42.5mm f1.2 review

It is a serious lens my friends. It is large, it is expensive, and it is FAST with an f/1.2 aperture for those “NOCTurnal” moments.

評分 5.0 · Damien Demolder A lens that carries all the glamour of the 85mm f/1.2, but with the ease of construction of the 50mm standard is an exciting prospect.

The Panasonic Leica 42.5mm F1.2 DG Nocticron ASPH is simply one of the best short tele lenses that you can buy. There's no doubt that this lens ...

It is one of those rare lenses that is both very sharp and well-corrected yet maintains buttery bokeh and fantastic character.

There's no problem shallowing up your DOF with this lens, and it is remarkably sharp for an f/1.2 lens when shot wide open. Stop it down to f/2, ...

評分 4.3 · Gordon Laing · The Leica Nocticron is an unashamedly high-end portrait prime lens with superb performance. The 42.5mm focal length becomes equivalent to 85mm ...

評分 5.0 · Gary Wolstenholme · Handling and Features. Weighing only 425g, this lens is quite lightweight and compact, if you compare it to an 85mm f/1.2 lens.

The performance in the frame centre can be described only as brilliant - already at the maximum relative aperture you get useful images, with ...

The lens features an aperture ring at the front that is both nice to turn and achieves a very good balance between smooth and sturdy.

Simply put, this is the best lens I've ever used, over any L glass or premium Nikon optics. But perhaps the best compliment I can give the ...