The Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH is a portrait prime lens for Micro Four Thirds with an 85mm full-frame equivalent focal length and an ultra-bright F1.2 maximum aperture. It features Power O.I.S., a 9-blade circular diaphragm, and LEICA-certified optical quality for exceptional bokeh. The lens is the flagship portrait prime in the LEICA DG series.
Product released: November 21, 2013
Latest firmware version
Version 1.4, released March 1, 2022
Last checked for updates: Oct 31, 2026 04:00 UTC
What's new in version 1.4
It is possible to control AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button, when [200.00p] is set in high frame rate video mode.
[Focus Ring Control] is available by this firmware update. (in case of the usage of Camera with this function)
Improved AF performance in FPS 24p mode(24.00p/23.98p).
- Compatible products as of March 1st, 2022 : DC-GH6/DC-GH5M2
LatestUpdate has tracked 4 versions of Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) firmware, released between April 22, 2014 and March 1, 2022.
Version 1.4 - March 1, 2022: It is possible to control AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button, when [200.00p] is set in high frame rate video…
Version 1.3 - September 27, 2017: Dual I.S.2 is available by this firmware update. (in case of the usage of Camera with this function)
Version 1.2 - August 5, 2015: Dual I.S.( Image Stabilizer ) is available by this firmware update. (in case of the usage of Camera with this function) * Dual I.S.：Innovative Handshake Correc…
The Panasonic LEICA DG NOCTICRON 42.5mm F1.2 ASPH is a portrait prime lens for Micro Four Thirds with an 85mm full-frame equivalent focal length and an ultra-bright F1.2 maximum aperture. It features Power O.I.S., a 9-blade circular diaphragm, and LEICA-certified optical quality for exceptional bokeh. The lens is the flagship portrait prime in the LEICA DG series. It was originally released on November 21, 2013.
What is the latest firmware version of Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043)?
The latest firmware version of Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) is 1.4. It was released on March 1, 2022.
What changed in Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) firmware version 1.4?
Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) firmware version 1.4 includes the following changes: It is possible to control AF operation by pressing the shutter button halfway, or by pressing the AF-ON button, when [200.00p] is set in high frame rate video mode.
[Focus Ring Control] is available by this firmware update. (in case of the usage of Camera with this function)
Improved AF performance in FPS 24p mode(24.00p/23.98p).
- Compatible products as of March 1st, 2022 : DC-GH6/DC-GH5M2
Where can I download the latest Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) firmware?
Details and download instructions for the latest Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043) firmware (version 1.4) are on Panasonic's official release page: https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/ns043.html
How often does Panasonic release firmware updates for Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043)?
We have tracked 4 firmware versions of Panasonic LEICA DG 42.5mm F1.2 (H-NS043).