The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH and the Samyang 20mm F1.8 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samyang 20mm F1.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 88mm. The Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH with a length of 26mm, is 62mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samyang 20mm F1.8 also has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH's 63mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH weighs 100g, which means it is 397g (79%) lighter than the Samyang 20mm F1.8 which has a weight of 497g.
Filter Threads
The Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Samyang 20mm F1.8 has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Samyang 20mm F1.8:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH and the Samyang 20mm F1.8 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-1 II, Panasonic G9 II and OM System OM-5.
Samyang 20mm F1.8 is also available in Canon EF , Canon EF-M, Fujifilm X, Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF, Samsung NX, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm but while Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH has the fastest aperture of
F1.7, the Samyang 20mm F1.8's widest aperture value is
F1.8.