Panasonic Leica 9mm F1.7 Review

The Panasonic Leica DG Sumilux 9mm F1.7 is a compact, lightweight lens with impressive autofocus and video features. It has minimal flare and stars, and is suitable for vlogging. It has good sharpness and is well-priced for micro four thirds cameras.

The Panasonic Leica DG Sumilux 9mm F1.7 is a compact, lightweight lens that offers impressive handling and autofocus performance. It has minimal flare and stars, and is suitable for vlogging. It has good sharpness and is well-priced for micro four thirds cameras.

The autofocus is smooth and quiet, making it suitable for both photo and video use. Flare and stars are well-controlled, and sharpness is good in the center.

The Panasonic Leica DG Sumilux 9mm F1.7 is a compact, lightweight lens that offers impressive handling and autofocus performance. Despite its small size, it has a good build quality and is resistant to splashes, dust, and freezing. The autofocus is smooth and quiet, making it suitable for both photo and video use. The lens can focus very close, allowing for creative macro shots with an ultra-wide perspective. Panasonic markets it as a vlogging lens due to its 18mm equivalent focal length, minimal focus breathing, and smooth aperture adjustments during video recording. Flare and stars are well-controlled, and sharpness is good in the center, although the corners can be a bit soft. Despite this, it is a fun and versatile lens for both photography and video, especially for micro four thirds cameras, and is reasonably priced.

Panasonic markets it as a vlogging lens due to its 18mm equivalent focal length, minimal focus breathing, and smooth aperture adjustments during video recording.