Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH.
Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced June 2016
Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Micro Four Thirds lens
- Wide
Typically A$1,849 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
A$1,849
at Camera House
- Used from
- A$1,199 at Digidirect35% under new
- Used, typically
- A$1,218
- Focal length: 12mm, 24mm equivalent
- Max aperture: f/1.4
- Optical stabilisation: None
- Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
- Weight: 335 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.10×, Focuses to 0.20 m
Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH. overview
The Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH. is a 12mm f/1.4 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in June 2016. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits landscapes and interiors as well as low light. It is a weaker pick for close-ups.
New, it sells for A$1,849 in Australia (Camera House); used and refurbished copies start at A$1,199.
Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12mm F2.0, OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 17mm F1.2 PRO and Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 15mm F1.7 ASPH..
Where to buy the Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH. in Australia
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DigidirectLowest used
UsedIn stock
SN XT8KB101005 · Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$1,199
Digidirect
UsedIn stock
SN XT6FA001314 · Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above typical used price
A$1,237
Camera HouseBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
A$1,849
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Things to know
- 12mm prime, f/1.4; 24mm equivalent.
- Micro Four Thirds lens.
- Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); no optical stabilisation.
- 335 g; 70 × 70 mm; 62mm filters.
- Focuses down to 0.20 m, up to 0.10× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about A$1,218 in Australia (asking prices over 21 days); today from A$1,199.
Good for
- Landscapes and interiors (24mm-equivalent wide end)
- Low light (f/1.4)
Not the best for
- Close-ups (0.10× magnification)
From the Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH.'s published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in the US: about 11% under the Australian price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in AUD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United StatesCheapest | $1,129.95≈ A$1,645 | $749.99≈ A$1,092 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| Australia(you) | A$1,849 | A$1,199 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
A$1,218
Usually A$1,218 to A$1,218 · 21 days, 42 listings
Cheapest used today
A$1,199
About what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | A$1,199 | A$1,218 | A$1,218 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | A$1,199 | A$1,218 | A$1,218 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
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Leica DG Summilux 12mm F1.4 ASPH. specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 12mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 24mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Minimum aperture
- f/16
- Made for
- Micro Four Thirds
- Elements / groups
- 15 / 12
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.20 m
- Max magnification
- 0.10×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Stepping motor)
- Optical stabilisation
- No
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- Yes
- Teleconverter compatible
- No
Size & weight
- Weight
- 335 g
- Diameter × length
- 70 × 70 mm
- Filter thread
- 62 mm
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