In this review, we'll compare the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH for the MFT with the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH for the MFT, both Wideangle Prime lenses designed by Panasonic. Both lenses have the same focal length and max apertures of 20mm and F1.7 so they are very comparable in this regard.
We'll begin by briefly examining the main specifications of these two lenses. In the subsequent section, we'll delve into a more detailed analysis, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of each.
What type of photography are the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH and Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH lenses good for?
The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH and the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Photography Type |
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH |
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH |
Bird/Wildlife | Fair | Fair |
Sports | Average | Average |
Portrait | Excellent | Excellent |
Travel | Good | Good |
Street | Very Good | Very Good |
Wedding | Excellent | Excellent |
Walk Around | Good | Good |
Vlogging | Good | Good |
Landscape | Good | Good |
Macro | Poor | Poor |
Size and Weight Comparison
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 II ASPH weighs 87g, which means it is 13g (13%) lighter than the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH which has a weight of 100g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Prime Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for size comparison purposes.
Wideangle Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH and the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH have the same Filter thread size of 46mm.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH and the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH 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.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
20mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.7.