OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO vs Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S.
Every published spec side by side, with today's lowest prices for the market you've chosen.
Key differences
- Optical stabilisation: Yes on the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.
- Weather sealed: Yes on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO, against No on the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S..
- Aperture ring: Yes on the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S., against No on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO.
- Weight: 410 g on the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO, against 425 g on the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S..
M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO or Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S.: which should you buy?
Choose the M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO for its weather sealed and weight.
Choose the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. for its optical stabilisation and aperture ring.
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| Lowest price today | $1,299.99 new | $1,168.99 new $699.99 used |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 45mm | 42.5mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 90mm equivalent | 85mm equivalent |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/1.2 | f/1.2 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Made for | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Elements / groups | 14 / 10 | 14 / 11 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.50 m | 0.50 m |
| Max magnification | 0.10× | 0.10× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (MSC) | Yes (Stepping motor) |
| Optical stabilisation | No | Yes (best) |
| Weather sealed | Yes (best) | No |
| Internal zoom | — | — |
| Aperture ring | No | Yes (best) |
| Teleconverter compatible | No | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 410 g (best) | 425 g |
| Diameter × length | 70 × 84.9 mm | 74 × 76.8 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
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