Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm
With a fast f/1.2 aperture, 42.5mm (85mm equivalent) focal length, and integrated optical image stabilization, this lens uses a 14-element design with Nano Surface Coating to suppress flare and ghosting. The robust build complements a 9-blade rounded diaphragm and 0.5m close focus that produce smooth, subject-isolating bokeh. This lens best serves Micro Four Thirds portrait photographers and videographers who need a stabilized, low-light prime for shallow depth-of-field work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong optical (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average macro (20th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 |
| Focal Length Max | 42 |
| Elements | 14 |
| Groups | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | 16 |
| Min Aperture | 1.2 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 500 |
| Max Magnification | 0.1x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | 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 | 42mm | 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 | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | false | true | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 426 | 615 | 92 | 726 | 515 | 116 |
| AF Type | stepping 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 Lumix G Leica DG Nocticron H-NS043 43mm | 86.6 | 45.3 | 56.3 | 19.8 | 78.4 | 50 | 16.4 | 34.1 | 58.4 | 81.1 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.9 | 84.6 | 58.3 | 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 | 98.2 | 75.5 | 96.4 | 87.8 | 74.3 | 77.5 | 30.3 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 81.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.6 | 78.4 | 50.8 | 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 | 46.6 | 33.2 | 79.8 | 77.5 | 0 | 96 | 78 | 92.5 |
| Sony E SELP1650 Compare | 86.6 | 75.5 | 93.6 | 35.1 | 64.4 | 77.5 | 63.6 | 83.5 | 74.1 | 92.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $1,167
Newegg 1 offers From $1,170
Best Buy 1 offers From $1,698
Adorama 1 offers From $1,798
Price History
Usage Scores
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