Panasonic Pancake f/1.7 Lens 20mm II Black

Panasonic Pancake f/1.7 Lens 20mm II Black – Compact f/1.7 Pancake with Outstanding Brightness

This LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 II ASPH. lens in black delivers a high-speed f/1.7 aperture in a compact, lightweight pancake design. With a 20 mm focal length (equivalent to 40 mm on a 35 mm film camera), it suits a wide range of shooting situations, from daily snapshots to more deliberate, creative images using soft focus and high contrast.

Key features

• F1.7 Lens with Outstanding Brightness
• Compact, Lightweight Pancake Lens
• Sophisticated Metal Finish
• 2 Aspherical Lenses for a Superb Optical Performance
• Multi-coated Lens Elements Minimize Ghosts and Flare
• Contrast AF System Support

Optical performance

The fast f/1.7 aperture provides strong brightness and enables shallow depth of field for expressive images. Additionally, the lens includes two aspherical elements that contribute to clearer rendering and help control optical aberrations. Multi-coated lens elements further reduce unwanted ghosts and flare, which improves contrast and image clarity in challenging light.

Design and handling

Panasonic designed this lens as a compact, lightweight pancake to keep your camera setup slim and portable. The sophisticated metal finish gives a durable, premium feel while maintaining a small footprint. These design choices make the lens easy to carry and suitable for everyday use.

Use cases and focal length

The 20 mm focal distance, equivalent to 40 mm on a 35 mm film camera, makes the lens versatile. You can use it for casual street and travel photography as well as intentionally creative shots that take advantage of the lens’s soft focus and high contrast at wide apertures.

Autofocus compatibility

This lens supports Contrast AF systems, which enables autofocus operation with cameras that use contrast-detection focusing. That support helps the lens integrate with compatible digital interchangeable camera bodies that rely on contrast AF.

FAQ

Question: What is the maximum aperture of this lens?
Answer: The lens has a maximum aperture of f/1.7, offering strong brightness and the ability to create shallow depth of field.

Question: What focal length does the lens provide in 35 mm equivalent?
Answer: The lens is 20 mm, which is equivalent to 40 mm on a 35 mm film camera, making it a versatile general-purpose focal length.

Question: Will this lens help reduce flare and ghosting?
Answer: Yes. The lens uses multi-coated elements designed to minimize ghosts and flare, which improves contrast and image quality in bright or backlit conditions.

Question: What optical elements contribute to image quality?
Answer: The lens includes two aspherical lens elements that help correct aberrations and contribute to improved overall optical performance.

Question: Is this lens suitable for everyday and creative photography?
Answer: Yes. With its compact pancake design, f/1.7 brightness, and 20 mm focal length (40 mm equivalent), it suits daily snapshots as well as intentionally creative shots that benefit from soft focus and high contrast.

Question: Does the lens support autofocus?
Answer: The lens supports Contrast AF systems and therefore works with cameras that use contrast-detection autofocus methods.