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Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH

Micro Four Thirds (MFT/M43) Autofocus

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH

Focal length
20 mm
Aperture
f/1.7
Weight
87 g
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm
Length
25.5 mm

At a Glance

This prime delivers 20 mm on Micro Four Thirds, equivalent to 40 mm. The f/1.7 aperture gives a shallow depth of field and shorter shutter times in low light. It weighs just 87 g, is 25.5 mm long and compact. Magnification reaches 0.13x at a closest focus distance of 20 cm. It is meant for street, reportage, everyday use and travel.

Good for

  • Street
  • Reportage
  • Everyday
  • Travel

Derived from the manufacturer data, not from our own tests. How we check

Technical Specifications

Min. focal length
20 mm
Max. focal length
20 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/1.7
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/1.7
Min. aperture
f/16
Elements
7
Groups
5
Weight
87 g (0.19 lb)
Filter diameter
46 mm
Min. focus distance
20 cm (7.87 in)
Max. magnification
1:7.7 (0.13×)
Length
25.5 mm (1 in)
Diameter
63 mm (2.48 in)

Manufacturer data: panasonic.com, panasonic.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH fit?

The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH fits all Micro Four Thirds cameras. There its field of view equals 40 mm in full-frame terms (crop factor 2).

Micro Four Thirds cameras

Micro Four Thirds:
OM System PEN,OM System OM-3,OM System OM-5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G97 (G99M2),Panasonic Lumix GH7,OM System OM-1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G9 II,Panasonic Lumix G100D,OM System OM-5,OM System OM-1,Panasonic Lumix GH6,Panasonic Lumix GH5 II,Olympus PEN E-P7,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G100 (G110),Panasonic Lumix BGH1,Olympus PEN E-PL10,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III,Panasonic Lumix G95 (G90, G91),Olympus OM-D E-M1X,Panasonic Lumix GX9,Panasonic Lumix GF10 (GF90, GX880),Olympus PEN E-PL9,Panasonic Lumix GH5S,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K,Panasonic Lumix G9,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III (Mark III S),Panasonic Lumix GF9 (GX850, GX800),Panasonic Lumix GH5,Olympus PEN E-PL8,Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix G85 (G80, G81),Panasonic Lumix GX85 (GX80, GX7 Mark II),Olympus PEN-F,Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GX8,Panasonic Lumix G7,Panasonic Lumix GF7,Olympus Air A01,Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II,Panasonic Lumix GM5,Olympus PEN E-PL7,Panasonic Lumix GH4,Olympus OM-D E-M10,Panasonic Lumix GM1,Olympus OM-D E-M1,Panasonic Lumix GX7,Olympus PEN E-PL6,Olympus PEN E-P5,Panasonic Lumix G6,Panasonic Lumix GF6,Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera,Olympus PEN E-PM2,Olympus PEN E-PL5,Panasonic Lumix GH3,Panasonic Lumix G5,Panasonic Lumix GF5,Olympus OM-D E-M5,Blackmagic Cinema Camera (MFT),Panasonic Lumix GX1,Olympus PEN E-PM1,Olympus PEN E-PL3,Olympus PEN E-P3,Panasonic Lumix GF3,Panasonic Lumix G3,Olympus PEN E-PL2,Panasonic Lumix GF2,Panasonic Lumix GH2,Panasonic Lumix G2,Panasonic Lumix G10,Olympus PEN E-PL1 (E-PL1s),Olympus PEN E-P2,Panasonic Lumix GF1,Olympus PEN E-P1,Panasonic Lumix GH1,Panasonic Lumix G1

Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Micro Four Thirds lenses.

LensPanasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPHPanasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPHOM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 20mm F1.4 ProSamyang 20mm F1.8 ED AS UMC
Focal length20 mm20 mm20 mm20 mm
Max. aperturef/1.7f/1.7f/1.4f/1.8
Weight87 g100 g247 g520 g
Filter diameter46 mm46 mm58 mm77 mm
Min. focus distance20 cm20 cm25 cm20 cm
Length25.5 mm25.5 mm61.7 mm113.2 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationnononono
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Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH: FAQ

Does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH have autofocus?

Yes, the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has autofocus.

Does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH have image stabilization?

No, the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH has no stabilization of its own. On cameras with in-body image stabilization (IBIS) the image is still stabilized.

How much does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH weigh?

The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH weighs 87 g. It is 25.5 mm long with a diameter of 63 mm.

What filter size does the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH use?

The Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH takes 46 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH is 20 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

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