[schiele]

This gallery, "Nocticron Samples", requires a password to continue...
what's the password?

[earthquake]

I think Panasonic got after him to take the shots down unfortunately.

[deadwolfbones]

Here you go, guys: Unboxing and Hands On with the Leica Nocticron 45mm f/1.2 - Reviewed.com Cameras

[Aegon]

Reports put the list price at $1599.

Jiminy, that's higher than I would have guessed.

[deadwolfbones]

I heard $1,699 from my Panasonic contact, but there might be crossed wires.

[earthquake]

Panasonic H-NS043 - Panasonic LUMIX G LEICA DG NOCTICORON 42.5mm / F1.2 Lens - Overview
$1599 on Panasonic's site

edit: no longer there, up at b&h now at $1699 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1023336-REG/panasonic_leica_dg_nocticron_42_5mm.html

edit2: $1599 now on b&h

[Mistral75]

Just tested by LensTip:

Panasonic Leica DG Nocticron 42.5 mm f/1.2 Asph. P.O.I.S. review - Introduction - Lenstip.com

Pros:

• high build quality,
• brilliant image quality in the frame centre,
• very good image quality on the edge of the frame,
• very low lateral chromatic aberration,
• practically zero distortion,
• excellent coma correction,
• low astigmatism,
• out of focus image pleasing to the eye,
• silent, accurate and quick autofocus,
• efficient image stabilization,
• good performance against bright light.

Cons:

• high vignetting,
• a bit too pronounced longitudinal chromatic aberration.