Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm
The 15mm f/1.7 lens features Leica optics with three aspherical elements and Nano Surface Coating, delivering sharpness and low-light performance in a 115g body. Its 30mm equivalent field of view and 7-blade aperture produce natural perspectives with smooth bokeh, ideal for compact carry. Best for street photographers and portrait shooters who want a fast, lightweight prime for Micro Four Thirds systems.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
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What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 15 |
| Focal Length Max | 15 |
| Elements | 9 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 200 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Sony E SELP1650 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 15mm | 16-300mm | 18-300mm | 28-400mm | 18-135mm | 16-50mm |
| Max Aperture | 16 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E | Fuji X | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 115 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | STM | Stepping motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | User Sentiment | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Leica DG Summilux H-X015K 15mm | 86.6 | 35.3 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 61.5 | 50 | 91.7 | 34.1 | 75.7 | 36 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.8 | 84.6 | 58.7 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 77.5 | 0 | 99.6 | 78 | 99 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.3 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.2 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 51.1 | 81.2 | 97 | 71.8 | 0 | 98.9 | 83.1 | 98.2 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 46.8 | 33.3 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.7 | 35.3 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74 | 92.5 |