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Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S.

Lens for Micro Four Thirds · Announced January 2014

Official page on shop.panasonic.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)

Micro Four Thirds lens
Telephoto

Typically $1,598–$1,998 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days

Best priceNew · in stock

$1,168.99

at eBay.com31% below its 30-day average

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Used from: $699.99 at Precision Camera40% under new
Used, typically: $1,248.97
Launch RRP: $1,599Best new is 27% under

Compare with M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO

Focal length: 42.5mm, 85mm equivalent
Max aperture: f/1.2
Optical stabilisation: Built in
Autofocus motor: Stepping motor
Weight: 425 g
Weather sealing: No
Max magnification: 0.10×, Focuses to 0.50 m

Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. overview

The Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. is a 42.5mm f/1.2 prime for Micro Four Thirds cameras on Micro Four Thirds, announced by Panasonic in January 2014. 37 cameras we track take it without an adapter.

Going by its spec sheet, it suits portraits and low light. It is a weaker pick for rain and dust as well as close-ups.

New, it sells for $1,168.99 to $1,997.99 at the 4 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $699.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $1,598 to $1,998 new. It launched at $1,599.

Worth comparing it with the OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 45mm F1.2 PRO, OM System M.Zuiko Digital 45mm F1.8 and OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro.

Where to buy the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in United States

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Precision CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
EX+ · Authorized dealer · MFT version
$699.99
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Focus Camera
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +12%
$1,797.95
10% off ~~$1,997.99~~
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NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +19%
$1,899.99
5% off ~~$1,999.99~~
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Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +19%
$1,899.99
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Glazer's Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +19%
$1,899.99
5% off ~~$1,999.99~~
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Focus Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
celebrate-with-250-promo-eligible-productAbove RRP +25%
$1,997.99
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NewOut of stock
Authorized dealer · MFT version
Above RRP +25%
$1,999.99
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Things to know

42.5mm prime, f/1.2; 85mm equivalent.
Micro Four Thirds lens.
Autofocus (Stepping motor motor); optical stabilisation.
425 g; 74 × 76.8 mm; 67mm filters.
Focuses down to 0.50 m, up to 0.10× magnification.
Not weather sealed.
Used, it typically sells for about $1,248.97 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $699.99.

Good for

Portraits (85–85mm-equivalent reach at f/1.2)
Low light (f/1.2)

Not the best for

Rain and dust (not weather sealed)
Close-ups (0.10× magnification)

From the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S.'s published specs, not from a review.

Price history

Price around the world

Cheapest right here in the US: about 15% under the price in Australia, the next cheapest.

Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.

Lowest new and used price of the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH. Power O.I.S. in each market, with an approximate conversion into USD
Market	Lowest new	Lowest used/refurb
United States(you)Cheapest	$1,168.99	$699.99
United Kingdom	—	—
Europe	—	—
Australia	A$1,999≈ $1,374	A$1,387≈ $953
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

$1,248.97

Usually $996.48 to $1,248.97 · 21 days, 47 listings

Cheapest used today

$699.99

44% under what it usually goes for

Typical used Lowest new

Month	Cheapest	Typical	Highest	Days seen
Nov 2026	$699.99	$1,122.73	$1,248.97	6
Oct 2026	$699.99	$1,248.97	$1,397.95	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.