Updated Feb 13/25
Panasonic Macro Lenses
Panasonic Leica 45mm f/2.8 Macro
(HES045) - $999 - special
order - usually takes 3 -5 days
The world's first Leica Micro Four Thirds lens, the Leica DG Macro-Elmarit
45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S., features exceptional image quality in a compact
size.
The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. (equivalent
to 90mm on a 35mm film camera), features outstanding image quality that
meets the renowned Leica standard. The new Leica lens uses both an aspherical
lens and an ED lens comprised of fourteen lenses arranged in ten groups.
This lens takes advantage of the Micro Four Thirds specifications to
achieve a dramatic size decrease, while also minimizing distortion and
glare. Panasonic's Mega Optical Image Stabilizer (O.I.S.) suppresses
the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake, making it easy to
shoot sharply-focused macro shots even in dimly-lit places without the
need for a tripod.
The Leica DG Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens
incorporates an inner focus motor system that makes action smooth and
silent when capturing still and video content. By flipping a switch on
the lens barrel, the minimum focus distance can instantly be changed
to 150mm or 500mm (approximately 5.9 inches or 19.7 inches respectively).
This lens excels when taking portraits, mid-range snapshots and landscapes,
in addition to macro shots.
When mounted on Lumix G Micro System Cameras, the Leica DG
Macro-Elmarit 45mm/F2.8 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S. lens allows for use of the advanced
contrast Auto Focus (AF) system, which includes Panasonic's Face Recognition
functions. It's comprised of seven blades, which produce an attractive
and smooth background blur effect when shooting at larger aperture settings.
These lenses also feature a highly-reliable metal mount, and use multi-coated
lens elements to minimize glare and further enhance optical performance.
Features
* 45mm focal length; equivalent to 90mm on a 35mm film camera
* Uses both an aspherical lens and an ED lens comprised of
fourteen lenses arranged in ten groups
* Inner focus motor system makes action smooth and silent
when capturing still and video content
* Minimum focus distance can instantly be changed to 150mm
or 500mm
* Used with Lumix G Micro System Cameras, allows for use
of the advanced contrast Auto Focus (AF) system
* Mounting Type: Micro Four Thirds
* Minimum focal length: 45 millimeters
* Minimum Focal Range: 5.9 inches
* Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8
* Camera Magnify Power: 1 / 1
* Focus Type: auto-focus, manual-focus
* Weight: 7.9 Ounces