Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Wideangle Prime lens with FourThirds max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
MFT cameras.
Panasonic replaced the older Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH vs Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH
What type of photography is the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Micro Four Thirds mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH, the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 ASPH.
Lenses in Micro Four Thirds Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Full-time Manual Focusing |
| Fast Aperture |
| Min focus distance of 0.2m / 7.9 inch |
| Light weight at only 87g / 3.1 oz |
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Lens Mount
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH is compatible with cameras that have a Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has a maximum diameter of 63mm and a total length of 26mm. It weighs 87g / 3.1 oz.
Check the size of the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH when attached to MFT cameras:
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Size with MFT Cameras
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has a filter thread of 46mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH:
You can also check All Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses with 46mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has a fixed focal length of 20mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 40mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.13x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.2m. 0.13x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Wideangle Prime type MFT mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH features a maximum aperture of F1.7 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.7 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 20mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is 2 aspherical elements.
Lens Hood
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH doesn't come with a lens hood.
Recommended Accessories for the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
Body Colour
Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH is available in Silver and Black color.
Popular Comparisons of Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH.
Top Alternatives of Panasonic 20mm F1.7 II ASPH in Other Lens Mounts
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