The Lumix Leica DG Summilux 15mm f/1.7 ASPH is a Panasonic 15mm prime for Micro Four Thirds, released in 2014. It covers 30mm in full-frame terms at a maximum aperture of f/1.7. It offers a compact 115g body.
Best for: Everyday and travel photography
Pros
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for handheld low-light shooting
- Exceptionally light at under 120g
Cons
- Not weather sealed
What this lens is good for
Street and everyday
A 30mm full-frame equivalent at f/1.7 in a compact 115g body, this is an ideal everyday and street prime. The slightly-wide-of-normal view is natural for walkaround shooting, and the Leica rendering and build punch well above the modest price. Full guide →
Travel
The light weight and versatile focal length make it a strong single-prime travel lens, small enough to keep on a rangefinder-style body all day. The fast aperture handles low light and gives modest subject separation when you want it. Full guide →
Specifications
| Lens | |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Type | prime |
| Status | current |
| Released | 2014-06 |
| Mount | mft |
| Optics | |
| Focal length | 15mm |
| FF equivalent | 30mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min aperture | f/16 |
| Aperture blades | 7 |
| Elements / Groups | 9 / 7 |
| Focus | |
| Autofocus | Stepping Motor |
| MF override | Yes |
| Min focus distance | 0.2m |
| Max magnification | 0.1x |
| Stabilisation | |
| OIS | No |
| Dual IS compatible | No |
| Physical | |
| Weather sealed | No |
| Filter size | 46mm |
| Weight | 115g |
| Dimensions | 36.5mm length x 57.5mm diameter |
| Pricing | |
| Price (approx.) | $397 USD |