How do you like your Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 lens? - Page 2

chylld · #11 January 21st, 2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Iansky

Filter size for the 20mm is 46mm

My bad, I checked my photos of the 20/1.7 I got with my GF1 and it is indeed 46mm. But this picture shows a 20/1.7 with a 52mm filter diameter??

tyampel · #12 January 28th, 2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Iansky

The 20mm is an amazing lens - small, fast and razor sharp!

I have heard some people complain that it does not have OIS - if you apply basic photographic skills rather than expect the camera to do it all, it does not require OIS.

I have just received my 14-45 today so up to now have only shot using the 20 and it has not let me down, it produces images that exceed my expectations and due to the size of the camera lens combo allows unobtrusive photography when required.

I have been searching for a Short 46mm metal screw in shade for it (Kood used to make them) but so far no luck but will keep looking - I am old school and believe in using a lens shade, especially when not using a UV filter to protect the front element - if anyone knows of a source for this hood, please let me know.

Try this.

http://cgi.ebay.com/46mm-Metal-Vente...item2a0410cdb7

The 58mm plastic snap-on lens cap similar to one coming with the lens fits it perfectly. Enjoy.

bilzmale · #13 March 26th, 2010, 02:16 AM

Mine arrived a few hours ago and the few test shots I've taken have made me very happy. Will solve a lot of my low light problems I think. Is sharp and quick to focus and of course stabilised on the E-P2. Will spend a lot of time on the camera I suspect.

Laserguy · #14 April 10th, 2010, 10:50 PM

I've never used a lens I like more. It's small, fast, sharp, and contrasty, and it has good bokeh; what more do you need?

ajramirez · #15 April 11th, 2010, 02:03 AM

Mine is about a month old now, and it literally has not been taken off the camera since I bought it. After years of using mostly F3.5 - 4.0 zooms, it is a revelation to use an F1.7 lens again.

Antonio

coreyb · #16 April 23rd, 2010, 12:58 PM

holy crap. ups just dropped mine off and i immediately snapped some pics. this thing is fantastic. sharp and fast... i don't think it'll ever leave my epl1. definitely on par with the sharpness and quality of the canon primes i loved and hoped i wouldn't miss when switching from dslr to m4/3. instant love. if you don't have it, you need it.

Bokeh Diem · #17 April 23rd, 2010, 01:06 PM

Cant wait until the new 8mm fast prime comes out this summer.

Bokeh D

coreyb · #18 April 23rd, 2010, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Bokeh Diem

Cant wait until the new 8mm fast prime comes out this summer.

are you referring to the 8mm f/3.5 fisheye? if so i'd hardly call that fast... and being a fisheye is more of a novelty lens instead of a super wide angle...

Jonas B · #19 April 23rd, 2010, 03:51 PM

I have mixed feelings about the G20/1.7. It is a great lens in many ways, no doubt. I like it but it sees little use (and I have owned it since it became available last year).

Maybe it is the humming AF, the plastic feeling, the sometimes working and sometimes not working auto enlarging function, the jumping aperture, the annoying incapability of the camera to show the enlarged view at working aperture causing a little delay (so it feels at least) - or all of that.

Or it is me, just liking to work slower and having control and so never really make friends with these everything automatic lenses.

In any event, there isn't much to complain about when it comes to image quality. It is not a perfect lens but pretty close. Some flare, some disturbing bokeh, but in most of the cases a stellar lens.

regards,

/Jonas

Iansky · #20 May 10th, 2010, 02:01 PM

I am still carrying the GF1+20mm as my everyday camera and I am glad I do.
Today I stopped on my way home and took this picture with the 20mm, it is a true star in the pancake lens club and never lets me down when I need it.