Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 Aspheric G- Series Lens

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Slightly tough to attach to my EPL1, but overall this lens is fantastic. Sharp even at f1.7!

Comments about Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 Aspheric G- Series Lens:

This lens is pretty sharp so far I got nice pictures out of it the only thing missing is OIS and for video it sometimes loses focus for a few seconds when taping even with the new firmware other than that cannot complain does what it needs fast lens hardly ever need to use flash and compact on my GX1

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I had read about how great this small, fast prime lens was, and it was even better than I expected. It has far better image quality than the kit 14-42 lens that came with my E-PM1, and can be used wide open with only minimal loss of quality. Great for low light situations and intimate shots of young children. The focussing isn't as quick as newer m.zuiko mft lenses, but the wide aperture allows for fast shutter speeds to capture kids in action.

While I don't shoot many movies, the noise of the lens focusing is definitely noticeable on video - I would recommend manual focusing if this is an issue.

B&H was fast and easy to deal with. While shipping to Canada via purolator is very economical, they are probably the most incompetent shipping option to Canada - the lens arrived in canada 2 days after I ordered it, but through a series of mishaps with Purolator, I didn't get the lend until a week later! Canadians, keep on top of the shipper or be prepared to wait a bit for your order!

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Although its aperture is not as large as 25mm f1.4, its f1.7 is large enough IMO. Besides, for indoor environment, 20mm is more acceptable than 25mm. The color and sharpness are also satisfying. I like my choice.

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It allow light to enter in the camera. You can take very good picture also in low light sittuations without flash need

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Great for indoor portrait photography. Beautiful bokeh. Using this for my GF1 -- since it is so fast, lack of stabilization is not noticeable. Makes the Lumix considerably more compact, and much better than the kit lens. Worth every penny.

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Now that I've discovered this lens for my GF3 I found myself not reaching for it but keeping it on my camera all the times, as a matter of fact I am selling my kit lens 14-42mm.
small and matches with the camera well also because of the pop-up flash not suitable with long zooms like 45-200mm and even with the kit lens obstructing with flash light somehow. This is a winner and well constructed.
The only con I could see is it doesn't make toast for me in the morning.lol.

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This lens, the panasonic 20mm f/1.7, is the best compliment to the kit lens. I use it for everything except changeable focal length and macro. The camera is much smaller with the small lens and is pocketable to make it much more usable.

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I am commercial photographer - I wanted something that I could use on a small 4/3 system camera for casual use - Lens is fast focus and sharp
this is great for when you want quality but don't want to carry around a big camera

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Since it's introduction since 2009, this pancake lens still remains a hit with micro-4/3 users. Why? because it's small, and incredibly sharp. Only downside I can think of about this lens and the reason why I had to repurchase it recently also comes down to size. My original lens had the misfortune of pealing out of my camera bag on to a stone railing like a loose coin and roll its way into a scum filled pond. That was the end of my relationship with my first lens but not my love affair with this baby. Now that I finally upgraded to my new lumix body, I wanted to make it up with her cuz, boy is this lens beautiful.

She's not the fastest AF lens in the stable anymore but this lens is still in center sharpness next to the Leica Summilux 25mm f/1.4. Her slim lithe profile and her other perky friend the 14mm f/2.5 are instant hits. Just keep them out of the hot tub.

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I am new to MFT having owned Canon DSLRs and L lenses. I moved to MFT because Canon stuff was too heavy. Was disappointed with MFT zooms so decided to try this prime. It focuses quickly and allows me to use lower ISO for indoors. I am very satisfied with my purchase and the quality of both build and images produced.

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This is the best lens I've purchased so far for my E-P1. Sharper than the kit lens, good bokeh, and the size makes the camera much more portable. The only drawback is the noise made by the aperture blades as you focus (it switches from f2.8 in normal view to whatever aperture you've set while focusing). The overall image quality, however, is well worth that small trifle.

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For under $350 it is a fantastic lens. Can't complain about how sharp it is. Surprised to see very little vignetting and sharp corners on my sample - even wide open though my neighbors sample has softer corners. Make sure to test your lens if you purchase it because there seems to be lots of sample variation. Focus ring feels nice and the dual silver black color looks great.Minus 1 star for the stupid focal length (40mm on micro four thirds - 25mm / 50mm fov equiv. is better) and lack of a lens hood. [@] in Hong Kong offer great aluminium hoods with caps for $10 however.

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I read many reviews for this lens all over the internet, but was totally sold when I arrived at B&H. I bought a Olympus PEN E-PL1 and wanted a 20mm lens right away. With a 4/3 camera there aren't many choices out there, so I ordered this one. I think it will be the only lens that stays on the camera from now one. When it arrived I couldn't help by try it out. It is everything the reviews said, and then some. I know that the lens is expensive, but with ordering it from B&H and all the duties (I live in Canada) etc, I was able to save 150 dollars, not only that but it arrived in 10 days, I don't think anything in Canada even arrives that fast. Thanks to B&H for the speeding shipping.

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This lens does what its suppose to do in low light conditions.

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Small and sharp prime lens.

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The 20mm f/1.7 has replaced my kit 14-42mm lens on my Panasonic Lumix GF2. Its been on my camera for a little over a week and the performance is just amazing, and I don't mind doing my own zooming. It is a very fast lens for low light areas.. Auto focus speed is very good. So far the images are crazy sharp even wide open with some very nice bokeh.Did consider the Panasonic - Leica 25mm f/1.4, but at double the cost maybe later... For now I'm loving the 20mm f/1.7

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As high speed prime lenses go this one is a winner for low light levels and fuzzy backgrounds. It's a great "walking around" lens outdoors. The higher the speed of a lens the better for choosing reasonable ISO's. Three prime high speed lenses for my Olympus E-P3 shooting are the 12mm f:2, the 45mm f:1.8 and now the 20mm f:1.7 Panasonic Lumix lens. All Olympus needs to do is introduce a Micro 4/3's prime f:2.8 longer tele (say, 100mm = 200 equiv) and life will be good. Probably no chance of that since Oly is probably short of money for R&D. There is nothing about this lens not to like.

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It's true. Christmas morning can come everyday of the year when using this lens as you get to see the world anew. Everything magical about the world is revealed with the shallow depth of field you've only read about and an aperture you thought possible only in movies. You'll be pretending you're the Hubble telescope in no time with this amazingly compact, clear and affordable lens affixed to the front your SLR.

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small and light, substantial build quality. this prime lens is the lens i use more often than any other...my older and higher end FD lenses may offer better quality, but for all round use, the Lumix 20mm is hard to beat.