Names of LEICA DG Lenses
“LEICA DG” is the name given to the lenses for the Panasonic LUMIX G Series of Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras. All LEICA DG Lenses are certified by Leica Camera AG and manufactured by Panasonic. “DG” stands for the Digital G Series.
The lens names, such as NOCTICRON, SUMMILUX, SUMMICRON, ELMARIT and ELMAR, are designated by Leica according to the maximum aperture (F-value). VARIO is a German designation that indicates zoom.