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Panasonic Lumix Leica 15mm f/1.7 DG Summilux ASPH. Lens for MFT (Micro Four Thirds), Black {46} with Decoration Ring
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$514.00
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Leica-badged 30mm-equivalent prime built for Micro Four Thirds
The 15mm f/1.7 is a street and travel lens that earns its keep through a combination of optical quality and physical restraint. Nine elements in seven groups, including three aspherical elements, produce a design tuned to minimize distortion and coma at wide apertures, the kinds of aberrations that show up fast on a 30mm-equivalent field of view in busy environments. At f/1.7, you have real low-light capability without the bulk that typically comes with fast primes. The entire package weighs 115g and measures just 36mm in length, which means it disappears on a G9, GX9, or OM System body.
The aperture ring is a genuine operational advantage. It puts exposure control where your fingers already are, and for video shooters, it means clean aperture transitions without hunting through menus. The stepper motor autofocus runs silently, which matters the moment you're recording audio alongside video. Minimum focus distance sits at 20cm, giving you enough working room for tight food or product shots without switching lenses.
This lens has been in shooters' bags since 2014. Its optical formula is in the Micro Four Thirds community precisely because Leica's involvement in the DG line wasn't cosmetic, the glass design reflects that collaboration. At its size and weight, it remains one of the more capable fast primes available for the system.
Who It's For
Street photographers working in mixed light will find f/1.7 at a 30mm equivalent hits a familiar, unobtrusive focal length with genuine low-light performance. Travel photographers benefit from the 115g weight and 36mm barrel length, which take up almost no space in a kit. Video shooters recording with audio on a Micro Four Thirds body gain from a silent stepper motor and a physical aperture ring that allows smooth, controllable exposure shifts. Food and product photographers can work at 20cm minimum focus distance to fill the frame with smaller subjects.
Key Features
- Micro Four Thirds mount for G-series and OM System bodies
- 15mm f/1.7 prime with 30mm equivalent field of view
- Nine elements in seven groups with three aspherical elements
- Aperture ring for direct exposure control without menu diving
- Stepper motor autofocus runs silently for clean video recording
- 20cm minimum focus distance for product and macro-adjacent work
- 115g weight and 36mm length for pocket-friendly street photography
FAQ
- What's the real-world field of view on a Panasonic G9 or GX9?
- 30mm equivalent in 35mm terms, which sits between a standard 28mm and traditional 35mm prime. Tight enough for environmental portraiture and street work, wide enough that you're not cropping aggressively for everyday scenes.
- How close can you focus with this lens?
- 20cm minimum focus distance gives you genuine macro-adjacent capability for small product shots or detailed food work without switching glass.
- Is autofocus silent for video recording?
- Yes. The stepper motor runs silently, which matters when you're capturing sync sound. No lens noise bleeding into your audio track.
- Can you manually adjust aperture without the menu system?
- The aperture ring lets you dial exposure directly without touching the camera body, essential for video work where menu hunting breaks your rhythm.
- How much does this lens weigh and how compact is it?
- 115 grams, 36mm long. Light enough to live on your body all day, compact enough that it doesn't add noticeable bulk to a compact MFT camera.
- What makes the optical design different from typical fast primes at this focal length?
- Three aspherical elements across nine total elements minimize distortion and coma at f/1.7, critical aberrations on a 30mm-equivalent field of view in cluttered environments.
- Why does this lens still hold value in the MFT community after 2014?
- Leica's optical collaboration wasn't a badge - the glass design reflects genuine engineering input, and the combination of optical performance, build quality, and compact form factor remains hard to replicate in the system.
| Specification | Value |
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| Focal Length | 15mm |
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| AF System | Yes |
| Focal Length Equivalent 35mm | 30mm |
| Aperture Ring | Yes |
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Special Elements Coatings | 3 aspherical elements |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 20 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.1x |
| Motor Type | Stepper motor |
| Weight | 115 g |
| Diameter | 58 mm |
| Length | 36 mm |
| Lens Format | Micro Four Thirds |
This description was generated using AI based on KEH's internal product standards, product expertise, and knowing what customers care about most. While we strive for accuracy, details may vary by individual item.
| Brand Name | Panasonic |
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| Filter Size | 46mm |
| Focus Type | Autofocus (lens motor) |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens Type | Wide-Angle |
| Max Focal Length | 15mm |
| Min Focal Length | 15mm |
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- As Is
- Non-functional or damaged. Equipment will not work. Usable for parts. Not covered under KEH warranty and non-returnable.
Like New Minus
Like New Minus
Barely used with virtually no traces of wear. Only the closest inspections will reveal slight use. Lens glass could contain light dust or debris. Excellent picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Excellent Plus
Excellent Plus
Lightly used with limited signs of wear. Exceptionally nice but may have slight wear on finish visible. Lens glass could contain light dust or debris. Excellent picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Excellent
Excellent
Noticeably used with average signs of wear. Shows moderate wear for the age of the item, with the possibility of blemishes and/or minimal dings. Lens glass may have average dust and zoom/focus ring tension may have slight looseness or tightness overall, but will not affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Bargain
Bargain
Frequently used with above-average wear. May have dents, dings, or finish loss. Lens glass may have small scratches, dust, and blemishes, and zoom/focus ring tension may have moderate looseness or tightness overall, but should not affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. 180-day warranty.
Ugly
Ugly
Heavily used with extensive visible wear. Equipment is rough, with multiple impressions in the finish, excessive finish loss and brassing. Glass will have marks, fungus and/or heavy/cloudy haze which could affect picture quality. Accessories usually not included, unless noted in listing. Not covered under KEH warranty.
