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What does the f/1.7 aperture mean for my photography?

An f/1.7 aperture means that the lens can open wide, allowing more light to enter. This makes the lens great for low-light conditions and helps create a shallow depth of field for beautiful bokeh effects.

What is the benefit of the aspherical lens elements?

Aspherical lens elements help to reduce distortions and aberrations, providing clearer, sharper images. They also contribute to making the lens more compact.

What does the 'Micro Four Thirds' in the product name mean?

'Micro Four Thirds' refers to the type of camera system that the lens is designed to fit. It's a standard used by several camera manufacturers, including Panasonic Lumix.

What is the difference between the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II and the original Lumix 20mm F1.7 lens?

The Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II is an upgraded version of the original lens. It has a new, premium metal finish and a durable metal mount. However, it maintains the same optical performance as the original.

Can I use this lens with other brands of cameras?

This lens is designed to work with the Micro Four Thirds lens standard, so it's compatible with any camera that uses this standard. However, it's specifically designed for Panasonic Lumix G digital cameras.

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Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2025-04-27T13:15:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens, great service.

Quick shipping. Product works well.

JEREMY C.

2025-04-13T04:02:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Great

Great prime, fast, sharp, light.

Brandi H.

2025-04-13T03:59:48

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

Great lens. The extras make it really worthwhile. Very sharp. AF is a little slow/loud, don't let that stop you.

Brandi H.

2024-08-14T09:01:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Schmilky

Fringes in harsh light otherwise worth it for the price and size.

Desmond T.

2022-10-20T17:32:49

Rated 4 out of 5

Fast, compact prime lens but not good for continuous auto-focus.

Everything good except the slow and noisy focus motors. Fine for still photos and any static video scene where you can lock off on a tripod with a fixed focal distance.

Charles R.

2022-08-04T14:06:27

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Lens to include with your arsenal

Bought this lens for its weight, macro capability, large aperture size and storage for hiking. In a pinch I can stick it in my pocket so I can shoot with other lenes. As a test to the max, I shot some astro pics with it of the Milky Way and I was impressed as it was my first attempt with this type of photography. The camera that I use is a G85. BTW the kit of accessories it comes with is awesome since I have used most of them.

Joey D.

2022-07-11T08:18:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect little bundle with lens

Awesome little lens. Great bundle. Well worth the money, even on a bad day.

David P.

2022-03-26T05:08:27

Rated 4 out of 5

As expected.

Added items increase the value of this lens. Nothing special, just a nice all around lens. Unfortunately some of the items were missing and never received but that does not take away from the quality of the Panasonic lens

STEPHEN L.

2022-03-20T11:30:53

Rated 4 out of 5

Pretty good all around lens for every day shooting.

This lens is good for low light photography ,and for landscape photography. It's a bit slow sometimes to focus. All that being said, it's a good all around lens.

ANTHONY A.

2021-06-22T11:17:59

Rated 4 out of 5

Good product

Good product, excellent deal.

COLIN M.

2021-06-07T08:29:18

Rated 5 out of 5

Quick user review

Great Lens for the price. I would highly recommend. Great color cast and a must have for any videographer on the go.

COLIN M.

2020-06-13T08:59:44

Rated 5 out of 5

G20

Works very well

MANFRED H.

2020-01-07T18:37:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Must have in Panasonic system

Micro four thirds is the best! My favorite lense so far, a must have in the Panasonic system

Zhan Z.

2019-07-27T06:27:52

Rated 5 out of 5

Works with GH5s and Ronin S

I needed a Lumix lens to take advantage of the focus control on the Ronin S. This works great and it's light for gimbal work. Performs well for an inexpensive lens.

Amanda M.

2019-07-06T06:09:51

Rated 4 out of 5

Almost perfect

Feels good AF could be quieter, sounds like an older motor. Optics are good

Michael C.

2019-06-09T09:31:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Great focal, pancake size

So small, so sharp, and a very useful focal length. Perfect for people: you don't need too much space, and the perspective is still ok for portraits. Very sharp in the middle already at full aperture, but to reduce vignetting and sharpen the corner, close to f/2.8. Lightly built, but no complain for the price.

YVES S.

2019-05-06T12:54:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Lens

Excellent lens exhibiting wonderful image quality. I especially like the very low profile of this lens. Undoubtedly this is the lens that will remain on my Panasonic G85 most of the time. You cannot go wrong having this lens in your lens repertoire.

Kenneth W.

2019-03-31T08:46:10

Rated 5 out of 5

Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Lumix II Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds Lens

Excellent sharpness for such a small lens. Small and light, so very easy to stick in a pocket.

STEPHEN S.

2018-12-17T14:46:31

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice small compact lens.

Excellent Camera lens

MANFRED H.

2018-11-25T14:59:55

Rated 5 out of 5

Sweet pancake lens

This is a great pancake lens. Great for street photography and not being noticed.

Mary B.

2018-08-13T04:34:20

Rated 5 out of 5

Beautiful Bokeh

It's a great lens that really shines wide open but also is just a great wide profile lens.

Wilson D.

2018-06-19T08:52:43

Rated 4 out of 5

Nice lense

Very comfortable and useful lense

Ariel P.

2018-04-24T08:15:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Great lens

I bought this lens to use with my Panasonic GM-1 after having some issues with the kit lens in cold weather. I went with a prime since I wanted a low f stop for nigh time photography. I have not had it out at night yet but have been impressed by how much clearer than my other lenses, the kit 12-32 and another panasonic 35-100, this one is. Those ones seemed good until I compared them to this one. I am looking forward to getting this one out at night and seeing how it does in that setting as well.

James O.

2018-04-16T19:45:04

Rated 5 out of 5

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Aspherical Lens

Compact, lightweight, and sharp. A good choice for my GX8.

SIDNEY L.

2018-04-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent compact lens

Like this lens a lot - the focal length (slightly on the wide side of "normal") is great for so many shooting situations. Bought it primarily because I wanted a fast, compact lens to use when I want to travel light and this lens fits the bill nicely. With this lens in place my G7 can even slip comfortably in a jacket pocket. My only issue with the lens is that it focuses a bit on the slow side - not really an issue for the shooting I do - as well as the fact that I often focus manually anyway.

Ed

2017-11-01T08:00:38

Rated 4 out of 5

chip and great

very good lens,chip, easy to use.

Jhon V.

2017-10-30T10:23:14

Rated 4 out of 5

Cheap Shallow Prime for M3/4

This lens is pretty great overall. It's a great portrait lens with a solid minimum focus distance and nice depth of field. It's main drawback is it's focus speed and accuracy. I use this with a GH5 and it does seem to wander around sometimes when autofocusing in reasonable lighting. With that said I would still recommend it. Just be prepared to flip into manual focus once in a while.

Adam H.

2017-08-14T08:28:29

Rated 5 out of 5

A great "walk around" lens.

I have both the Olly 17/1.8 and Panny 25/1.4, but wanted the compactness and range of this lens as my default on an Olympus Pen F. I don't see any difference in quality with these lenses. They're all sharp and contrasty, and focus quickly. The 40mm equivalent is really close to a true "normal" focal length, and while I've only had the lens a few weeks, it's become my go to for street and general purpose. The portrait is about a 50% crop. If you're getting only one prime lens, this would be a good choice.

PHILLIP S.

2017-06-23T21:37:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Great little Glass

Highly recommended if you need portability and speed.

David M.

2017-06-05T13:10:52

Rated 5 out of 5

One of the must-have Micro 4/3 lenses

It's small, relatively light, very sharp, with rich color and contrast. The focal length is also a great match for me. Its main limitation is a slow focusing mechanism; not a problem for me, since I mostly shoot landscapes/architecture/museums and anything with faster action I'll want a longer focal length for anyway.

Travis B.

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Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Specifications

General

General

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  • Lens Mount

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Lens Format

    Micro Four Thirds

  • Fixed Focal Length

    20mm

  • Focus Type

    Auto Focus

  • Aperture

    f/1.7

  • Lens Type

    Ultra-Wide Angle

  • Kit Style

    Base

  • Compatibility

    Olympus E-M1, Olympus OM-D E-M1X, Olympus E-M5, Panasonic DC-GH5, Panasonic DMC-GX8, Panasonic DMC-GF7, Olympus OM-D E-M1, Panasonic DC-GH5s - Refurbished, Olympus E-M10, Olympus OM-D E-M10, Olympus OMD E-M1, Olympus PEN E-PL9, Panasonic G9, Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III, Panasonic DMC-GF6, Olympus PEN E-PL9 Open Box, Panasonic DC-GX9, Panasonic DMC-G85, Olympus E-PM2, Olympus PEN E-PL9 OB, Panasonic DMC-GX85 Refurbished, Panasonic DMC-G7 Refurbished, Olympus E-M10 Mark III, Panasonic DC-GH29, Pan

  • Lens Series

    Panasonic Lumix G

  • Special Features

    Aspherical

  • Filter Size

    46mm

  • Focus Distance

    7.87" / 20cm

  • Filter Diameter

    46 mm (Front)

  • Image Stabilization

    None

  • Angle of View

    57

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    40mm

  • Maximum Magnification Ratio

    0.13x

  • Lens Elements / Groups

    7 Elements / 5 Groups

  • Diaphragm Blades

    7, Rounded

Physical Details

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  • Weight

    3.07 oz / 87 g

  • Dimensions

    2.48 x 1" (63 x 25.5mm)

  • UPC Code

    885170152694

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About Panasonic 20mm f/1.7

It's time to elevate your photography with the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds in a sleek silver finish. This compact, high-performance lens boasts an impressive F1.7 brightness, delivering stunningly sharp images even in low light conditions. As an upgraded version of the original Lumix 20mm F1.7 pancake lens, it has gained popularity among Micro Four Thirds system enthusiasts for its exceptional sharpness and compact design.

The Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II lens is specifically engineered to work seamlessly with the Micro Four Thirds lens standard, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of Panasonic Lumix G digital cameras. The lens features a sophisticated new metal finish, replacing the original resin body. This, coupled with a durable metal mount, lends a premium feel to the lens, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

Optically, the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II lens continues to deliver superior performance. It features two aspherical lenses and a multi-coated lens surface, effectively reducing ghosting and flaring for clearer, more vibrant images. The lens configuration includes seven elements in five groups, ensuring optimal light transmission and image clarity.

The high-speed F1.7 compact single focal length lens allows for a beautiful soft focus, making your photos even more impressive. The inclusion of two aspherical lenses ensures a superb optical performance, delivering crisp, distortion-free images.

This lens is compatible with a variety of Lumix models, including the DC-GH5, DC-GX 850, DC-G85, DC-G85K, DC-GX85, DC-GX8, DC-G7, DC-GF7K, DC-GM5K, and DC-GH4. Experience the difference of superior quality and performance with the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Aspherical Lens for Micro Four Thirds.

Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 Features

  • Extremely bright F1.7 optical performance
  • Ultra compact durable metal body
  • Durable Micro Four Thirds metal mount
  • Two aspherical lenses
  • Multi-coated lens elements reduce ghosts and flaring

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • Capture stunning detail with the Panasonic 20mm lens' sharp image quality.
  • Experience fast, precise auto focus, perfect for quick street photography shots.
  • The f/1.7 aperture excels in low light, creating beautiful background blur.
  • Compact and lightweight build, this lens is ideal for travel and everyday use.
  • Enjoy a versatile 40mm equivalent focal length for portraits and landscapes.
  • Enhance your Micro Four Thirds system with this prime Panasonic lens.

What's in the box:

  • Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II Aspherical Lens
  • Front & Rear Lens Caps
  • Lens Storage Pouch
  • Panasonic 3 Year Limited Warranty