Panasonic Lumix II 20mm f1.7 – MFT

Overview
The LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. is a pancake interchangeable lens designed for the Micro Four Thirds System standard. Despite its compact and lightweight design, it boasts an impressive F1.7 brightness that creates a beautiful soft focus for stunning photos. The lens system consists of 7 lenses in 5 groups, including 2 aspherical lenses that effectively minimize distortion and chromatic aberrations for high resolution corner to corner.

With a focal distance of 40mm (35mm camera equivalent), this lens is suitable for a wide range of occasions, from everyday snapshots to creative shots with soft focus. When used with LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, it supports the advanced contrast AF system with Face Recognition for more convenient and enjoyable shooting. Additionally, the lens features a circular aperture diaphragm with 7 blades for smooth out-of-focus areas and a durable metal mounting. Its multi-coated lens elements also reduce ghosts and flare, further enhancing its optical performance. This versatile and compact lens is perfect for capturing expressive and high-contrast images in any setting.

Summary
Focal Length: 20mm
Max Aperture: f/1.7
Lens Format: Mirrorless
Lens Type: Ultra Wide
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds
Front Diameter: 63mm
Type:
Photo
Video
Weight: 0-2kg
Included in box
1 x 20mm f1.7 Lumix G II Lens
1 x Lens Cap
1 x Rear Lens Cap
1 x Lens Storage Bag

About the Panasonic Lumix II 20mm f1.7 – MFT
The LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH., a pancake interchangeable lens, is based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard. It features a compactness and light weight despite its F1.7 brightness allowing a beautiful soft focus for photos to be even more impressive.

Comprising of 7 lenses in 5 groups, the lens system uses 2 aspherical lenses most effectively to minimise both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving high resolution corner to corner.

The versatile 40mm of focal distance (35mm camera equivalent) is suitable for a wide variety of occasions from daily snapshots including sceneries like sunsets and dimly lit indoor shots to the deliberately creative shots taking advantage of its beautiful soft focus.

When mounted on the LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting.

Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. The LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimise ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

This single-focal length lens lets you capture beautiful, expressive images with delicate soft focus and high contrast. With this thin pancake type lens mounted, your Lumix G is ready to go wherever you go. And you’re always prepared for whatever inspires the photographer in you: everyday casual scenes at home or on the streets, landcapes, indoor shots in dim lighting, or artistic shots with soft focusing.

Lens Constructiob 7 Elements in 5 groups (2 Aspherical lenses)
Mount Micro Four Thirds Mount
Optical Image Stabiliser No
Focal Length f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture F1.7
Minimum Aperture F16
Closest Focusing Distance 0.2m / 0.66ft
Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.13x / 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 57°
Filter Size φ46mm / 1.81 in
Max Diameter φ63mm / 2.48 in
Overall Length Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 87g / 3.07oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap)

A Compact and Lightweight Pancake Lens with F1.7 Brightness
2 Aspherical Lenses for a Superb Optical Performance
Suitable for a Wide Variety of Occasions with 40mm of Focal Distance
Contrast AF System Support
Circular Aperture Diaphragm and Durable Metal Mounting
Multi-coated Lens Elements That Reduce Ghosts and Flare