Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens
Key Features
- Compact ultra-wide angle prime lens weighing just 130g lens for MFT
- Bright f/1.7 wide aperture for low light situations
- Based on LEICA strict quality standards
- Closest focusing distance of just 0.095m
- Maximum magnification 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent) fro 1:2 macro
- Excellent video performance with micro-step aperture control, Nonlinear / Linear focus ring control and well suppressed focus breathing
- Robust design with weather sealing and fluorine coating
- Compact 55mm filter thread
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Summary
Designed with strict Leica quality control, the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens for micro four thirds cameras is a compact ultra-wide prime lens with 1:2 macro capabilities. With an equivalent focal width of 18mm (full frame format) and a bright f/1.7 aperture, combined with close minimum focus of under 10cm, you can capture amazing landscape and macro shots with a single lens.
The 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens excels at shooting dynamic stills as well as videos, with close-up and exaggerated perspectives all made possible from a high quality optical design. Capture beautiful fine details throughout the frame, with minimal focus breathing and micro-step aperture control for smooth exposure changes. The lens is also designed with creators in mind, featuring well controlled focus breathing and focus throw adjustment, which is found in video-capable micro four thirds lenses.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens in More Detail
Compact and lightweight design for MFT
The lens weighs just 130g with a compact 55mm filter thread, and when combined with a camera such as the Panasonic Lumix GH6, the total weight is around 950g. This creates a highly portable set-up which is capable of capturing ultra-wide landscapes as well as close-up 1:2 macro shots.
Ultra-wide perspective
With a 100° diagonal angle of view, the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens is the widest prime in the entire Panasonic lens range, aside from the 8mm Lumix G Fish-eye lens. This presents the perfect lens for wide angle subjects such as landscapes, interiors and architecture, as well as a close-up subjects with 1:2 magnification (half-macro). The FOV (field of view) is far wider than the Lumix G Macro 30mm, to complement this existing macro lens, rather than replacing it. You can capture wider backgrounds with a large subject for close-ups, drawing on high quality Leica glass to achieve excellent quality throughout the image.
Designed for content creators
As well as being a proficient photography lens, the Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 is an excellent option for hybrid shooters and video-centric creators. You can set the coordination between focus ring operation and the amount of focus movement with supported cameras, choosing between linear and non-linear focusing. This allows you to adjust focus ring acceleration and rotation between 90 and 1080 degrees, with camera such as the DC-GH6.
Focus breathing is also well controlled, with minimal discernible focus shift when pulling focus from near to far. Micro-step aperture control also aids videographers, with smooth exposure changes, cementing this lens as a great choice for hybrid creators.
Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Sample photos




Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens Specifications
| Lens Construction | 12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens) |
| Nano Surface Coating | - |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | - |
| Focal Length | f=9mm (35mm camera equivalent 18mm) |
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Maximum Aperture | F1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | F16 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.095m/0.31ft |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.25x / 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 100° |
| Dust and Splash Resistant | Yes* |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | -10? to 40? (14? to 104?) |
| Filter Size | f55mm |
| Max. Diameter | Approx. f60.8mm / 2.39inch |
| Overall Length | Approx. 52.0mm / 2.05inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 130g / 0.29lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood) |
| Standard Accessories | Lens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood |
What's in the Box
- Panasonic Leica DG Summilux 9mm f/1.7 ASPH Lens for MFT
- Lens cap
- Lens rear cap
- Lens hood
Specifications
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Micro Four Thirds Lenses |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Diameter (mm): 61 |
| Length (mm): 52 |
| Weight (g): 130 |
| Elements: 12 |
| Focal length: 9 mm |
| Groups: 9 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Maximum focal length: 9 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.25 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 1.70 |
| Minimum focal length: 9 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 0.1 |
| Minimum aperture (number): 16 |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 7 |
| Special elements / coatings: 2 aspherical, 2 ED, 1 Ultra-high refractive index |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: Yes |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: Yes |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: Yes |