Achieving F1.7 high-speed aperture, the new LUMIX G 25mm / F1.7 ASPH. yet keeps its size compact and weight light. The large aperture allows a beautiful soft focus for photo and video to be even more impressive and encourages users to capture the subject without using a flash even in dimly-lit conditions.The versatile 25 mm of focal length (35mm camera equivalent: 50 mm) is suitable for wide variety of occasions for its natural viewing angle close to that of human eyes. Users can reflect their creative intention freely by changing the composition -- more dynamic or up closer -- according to the subject.The new lens system is comprised of 8 elements in 7 groups featuring two aspherical lenses and an Ultra-High Refractive Index (UHR) Lens. Designed and developed focusing on the low-frequency contrast, the LUMIX G 25mm / F1.7 ASPH. assures stunning clarity for sharp crisp images. It features uniform descriptiveness from center to edges while suppressing spherical aberration and distortion. It incorporates a superior inner focus system which enables excellent resolution and contrast from closest focusing distance to infinity. The inclusion of stepping motor makes the focusing action smooth and silent for use in both photo and video recording to be classified in LUMIX HD Lens. When mounted on the Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) cameras of LUMIX G, users can take advantage of the high-speed, high-precision Contrast AF system with a 240 fps digital signal exchange.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. Highly reliable metal mount assures durability for active use, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its shooting performance. cameras.