LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH.

A compact 9mm (35mm camera equivalent:18mm) large-aperture F1.7 fixed focal length lens featuring half life-size macro photography*

*Maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)

Key features of H-X09PP

Key features

Based on Leica Camera AG's strict quality standards
9mm ultra-wide-angle (35mm camera equivalent: 18mm) and large aperture F1.7 fixed focal length lens
Excellent close-up performance with a closest focusing distance of 0.095m and a maximum magnification 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)

Features

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 of your photos. At the same time, distortions of all kind 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.

・Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH.

Ultra-wide-angle, large aperture and half life-size macro

When you want to expand your lens collection, you want wider-angle flexibility, brightness, and macro capability, right? And of course, you won’t compromise on image quality. The new F1.7 LEICA DG has it all. It’s a 9mm (35mm camera equivalent: 18mm) ultra-wide-angle lens that fits 55mm filters and delivers half life-size macro photography* power. This one compact lens delivers truly high quality, exceling at everything from broad perspectives to close-ups, and delivering beautiful bokeh and low-light performance.

*Maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent).

Superb close-up performance

With a maximum magnification of 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent) this lens allows you to get up close and personal, capturing detail the naked eye might miss, with a closest focusing distance of 9.5cm. The bokeh created by the F1.7 aperture highlights expressive details in close-ups, and the 100° diagonal angle of view captures expansive backgrounds powerfully, giving this lens an unprecedented level of versatile power.

Dust, splash and freeze-resistant design

LEICA DG SUMMILUX 9mm / F1.7 ASPH. is designed to keep shooting in the toughest conditions thanks to its dust- and splash-resistant construction and allows you to shoot 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-X09 lens construction

The optimized configuration has 12 elements in 9 groups, including 2 ASPH, 2 ED and 1 UHR lenses to minimize aberrations and ensure superb resolution.

H-X09 MTF chart

They meet the strict optical standards set by Leica Camera AG and offer outstanding sharpness and resolution from the center to the edges of the frame. Demonstrates uncompromising expressiveness.

・For lenses that are capable of compensating distortion, the horizontal axis shows the distance from the center of the corrected image.

Specs

Size and Weight

Height60.8mm
Width60.8mm
Depth52.0mm
Weight130g

Approximately. Weight excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood. Length from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount.

 

General

Lens Construction12 elements in 9 groups (2 aspherical lenses, 2 ED lenses, 1 UHR lens)
MountMicro Four Thirds mount
Focal Lengthf=9mm (35mm camera equivalent 18mm)
Aperture Type7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Maximum ApertureF1.7
Minimum ApertureF16
Closest Focusing Distance0.095m / 0.31ft
Maximum Magnification0.25x / 0.5x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View100°
Dust and Splash ResistantYes*
*Dust and Splash Resistant does not guarantee that damage will not occur if this lens is subjected to direct contact with dust and water.
Recommended Operating Temperature-10℃ to 40℃ (14℉ to 104℉)
Filter Sizeφ55mm
Max. DiameterApprox. φ60.8mm / 2.39inch
Overall LengthApprox. 52.0mm / 2.05inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
WeightApprox. 130g / 0.29lb (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap and lens hood)
Standard AccessoriesLens cap, Lens rear cap, Lens hood