The Panasonic Leica 45mm f/2.8 is a high specification macro lens that also features a circular aperture design for attractive out-of-focus areas and full Mega OIS (optical image stabilisation) compatibility.

Superb image quality
This lens passes a stringent Leica standard, it even goes beyond their expectations. This lens system uses both an aspherical lens and an ED lens in its 14 elements to realise outstanding compactness, taking advantage of the Micro Four Thirds standard to achieve dramatic downsizing while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration.

MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser)
Suppresses the blurring that is commonly caused by hand-shake, making it easy to shoot clear shots for sharply focused macro shot or in dimly lit places without using a tripod.

Internal Focusing
Incorporates an inner focus direct-drive linear motor with 3 groups of floating structure for focusing, which enables excellent resolution and contrast without changing its overall length from full life-size magnification to infinity. The inclusion of stepping motor makes the focusing action smooth and silent for use in both photo and movie recording. The closest focusing distance can be instantly changed to 15 cm or 50 cm (0.5 ft to 1.64 ft) with the switch on the lens barrel according to the shooting opportunity.

Advanced Feature Compatibility
When mounted on the LUMIX G Micro System Camera, this lens allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting.

Circular aperture
Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

Additional Specifications:

• Lens Construction: 14 Elements in 10 Groups
• Minimum Focus: 15cm (1:1 macro)
• Contrast AF: Yes, supports Face Recognition
• Minimum Aperture: f22
• Angle of View: 27° (diagonal)
• Supplied with lens and rear cap, hood and pouch.

• Bag/Case size (not supplied): Lens Case 1s
• Weight (g): 225g
• Dimensions for Lenses: 63 x 62.5mm
• Type: Macro, Standard , Fixed Focal Length
• Lens Fitting: Micro Four Thirds
• Filter - Size: 46mm