Panasonic has announced the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH lens for micro four thirds cameras. The brand new Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 II is a revised version of its classic fast pancake lens for Micro Four Thirds.
The H-HS020A, as Panasonic likes to call it, features a metallic exterior and slightly reduced weight, and will come in a choice of silver or black finishes. The optical design appears to be unchanged, with 7 elements in 5 groups including 2 aspheric elements.
The new The LUMIX G 20mm f/1.7 II lens offers the same great performance as the previous model with two aspherical lenses and a multi-coated lens surface for reduced ghosts and flaring.
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 II Lens Price
The new Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH lens for micro four thirds cameras price is $429.95. The new Lumix G 20mm F1.7 II ASPH lens is available to buy from the camera stores below. The Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 II lens starts shipping from August 07, 2013. Where to buy Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH Lens.
| Store | Price | Buy Now |
|---|---|---|
| Adorama.com | $429.95 | Buy Now |
| Amazon.com | $399.99 | Buy Now |
| B&H Photo Video | $429.00 | Buy Now |
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 II Lens Features
- Extremely bright F1.7 optical performance
- Ultra compact durable metal body
- Durable Micro Four Thirds metal mount
- Two aspherical lenses
- Multi-coated lens elements reduce ghosts and flaring
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 II Lens Specifications
| Lens Construction | 7 elements in 5 groups (2 Aspherical lenses) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Optical Image Stabilizer | No |
| Focal Length | f=20mm (35mm camera equivalent 40mm) |
| Aperture Type | 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
| Aperture | F1.7 |
| Minimum Aperture | F16 |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 0.2m / 0.66ft |
| Maximum magnification | Approx. 0.13x / 0.25x (35mm camera equivalent) |
| Diagonal Angle of View | 57° |
| Filter Size | φ46mm / 1.81 in |
| Max. Diameter | φ63mm / 2.48 in |
| Overall Length | Approx. 25.5mm / 1.00 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
| Weight | Approx. 87g / 3.07oz (excluding lens cap and lens rear cap) |
| Standard Accessories | Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag |
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 II Lens Images
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