Panasonic has announced the commercial release of the Leica DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm f/1.2, which is currently the fastest lens for the Micro Four Thirds standard.

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 The new Leica DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm f/1.2, which is distributed by Panasonic. (Source: Panasonic.)

The name ‘NOCTICRON’ was defined by Leica Camera AG for this lens as a new type, which continues Leica’s tradition for large diameter, high quality lenses. Details of Panasonic lenses for M4/3 system cameras can be found at http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/index.html.