Panasonic Leica DG 25-50mm f/1.7 Lens

The new 25-50mm F/1.7!

Those who talk about the flaws of a micro four thirds (MFT) system have very few complaints about what the cameras are capable of, it's literally just a talk about sensor size. When Panasonic released the 10-25mm f1.7 (learn more...), two years ago now, this took away many of the flaws people will mention. We then sat and waited for Panasonics next fighter to emerge, but it seems they were focused on building up their full-frame system before coming back to help us out again.
But they are certainly back, and we rejoice in a 25-50mm 1.7, a 50-100mm equivalent that is going to dismiss anyone doubting the capabilities of MFT cameras.

We again don't have a lot to go on and will update you as soon as we know more.

Product Features in Detail

LEICA DG Lens – ultimate optics
Opt for a LEICA DG lens and get the ultimate in optical quality and performance. They naturally meet the strict quality standards set by Leica Camera AG. Thanks to the sophisticated design of these lenses, you will enjoy brilliant clarity all the way to the edges. At the same time, distortions are prevented to enable precise, sharp picture rendering. This means you have the ideal tool for pro-level images in the palm of your hand.
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All round F1.7 quality
This lens is great for everything from snapshots indoors in low light to portraits with a distinctive bokeh effect in the background. Enjoy the quality of F1.7 throughout the 50-100mm zoom range (35mm camera equivalent) along with ease-of-use delivered by a compact, lightweight design. Seamless iris control allows users to shoot video with exceptionally smooth changes in exposure when zooming or panning, and when used with a compatible camera, the rotation angle of the focus ring can be adjusted manually.

Superb close-up performance
This lens features superb close-up performance and is designed to expand the range of creativity, featuring a closest focusing distance of 0.31m (at the telephoto end)* and 0.42x maximum magnification (35mm camera equivalent at the telephoto end).
*Closest focusing distance of 0.28m (at the wide end), 0.31m (at the telephoto end).

Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design
LEICA DG VARIO-SUMMILUX 25-50mm / F1.7 ASPH. is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and even in temperatures as low as -10 °C.
･Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.

Ideal for video recording
The lens offers fast, accurate autofocus and smooth aperture changes, critical for the modern content creator, allowing you to record beautiful 4K video and stills without disturbing your subject.

H-X2550 lens construction
The optimised configuration has 16 elements in 11 groups, including 1 ASPH, 3 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimise aberrations and ensure superb resolution.