Is the panasonic leica dg 9mm f 1 7 good in low light?

The Panasonic Leica DG 9mm f/1.7 is a fast lens, and f/1.7 gathers a useful amount of light for its size. Low light is still limited by the Micro Four Thirds sensor. Compared with full frame, that sensor has about two stops less light-gathering ability, so at the same settings you'll see more noise. The lens isn't stabilised either, so you'll need a steady hand or a faster shutter speed in dim rooms.

For low-light work with this lens, I'd start with the OM System OM-1 Mark II or the OM System OM-5 Mark II, both of which take it. If you want a more compact body, the Panasonic Lumix GX9 is also on the list. For the bigger picture on sensors, see Sensor sizes, and for why fast primes matter, see Lenses.

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