Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Pancake

Ultra-compact pancake prime for Micro Four Thirds

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Pancake
79/100
LENS SCORE
Features 15
Performance 17
Durability 15
Price 16
Usability 16
Brand Panasonic
Model H-H020A

Key Features

OPTICAL 7 elements in 5 groups including 2 aspherical elements
APERTURE 7-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
MOUNT Micro Four Thirds system mount
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO Optimized for silent and smooth video focusing
STABILIZATION None (relies on in-body stabilization)
BURST RATE N/A
VIEWFINDER N/A
DISPLAY N/A
CONNECTIVITY N/A
MEMORY CARD N/A
WEATHER SEALING None
BATTERY LIFE N/A

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Pancake

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Electronic focus-by-wire
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
Image Stabilisation Switch ✗ Not Present Lens lacks OIS
Focus Limiter Switch ✗ Not Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✗ Not Present
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✗ Not Present
Weather Sealing ✗ Not Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Pancake

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 20mm (35mm equivalent: 40mm)
Max Aperture f/1.7
Min Aperture f/16
Lens Construction 7 elements in 5 groups
Min Focus Distance 0.2m (0.66ft)
Max Magnification 0.13x
Diaphragm Blades 7 (circular)
Filter Size 46mm
Stabilization No
Weather Sealing No
Weight 87g
Dimensions 63mm x 25.5mm