Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm Silver F1.7 II ASPH Lens

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Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm Silver F1.7 II ASPH Lens

  • Micro Four Thirds Lens System
  • Fast f/1.7 Maximum Aperture
  • Aperture Range f/1.7-16
  • 20mm Focal Length (35mm Equivalent 40mm)

A Compact and Lightweight Digital Interchangeable Lens LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 II ASPH. with Outstanding Brightness

Featuring a high-speed F1.7, this single-focal-length lens lets you capture beautiful, expressive images with a delicate soft focus and high contrast. The versatile 20 mm focal distance (Equivalent to 40 mm on a 35 mm film camera) is suitable for a wide variety of occasions from daily snapshots to deliberately creative shots taking advantage of its beautiful soft focus.

The LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 II ASPH. features a dramatic compactness and is lightweight despite its F1.7 brightness. With this thin, pancake lens mounted, the LUMIX G is easy to carry around. You're always ready for whatever inspires the photographer inside you – everyday scenes, passing landscapes, indoor shots in dim lighting, casual snapshots, or artistic shots.

The sophisticated metallic-finished look of the LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 II ASPH. increases the joy of ownership and further enhances LUMIX G cameras.

Comprising seven lenses in five groups, the lens system uses two aspherical lenses most effectively to minimise both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving super high resolution corner to corner. Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces an attractively smooth effect in out-of-focus areas when shooting at larger aperture settings. This lens also features a highly reliable metal mount and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimise ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

When mounted on the LUMIX G cameras, the LUMIX G 20 mm / F1.7 II ASPH. allows the use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting.

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Understanding: Aperture

Aperture is the opening in a camera lens that controls how much light enters the camera. It's measured in f-stops like f/2.8 or f/8. Lower f-stop numbers mean wider openings, letting in more light and creating a shallow depth of field (blurry background). Higher f-stop numbers mean smaller openings, letting in less light and creating a larger depth of field (more of the scene in focus). Aperture also affects the quality of out-of-focus areas in the image (bokeh).

Understanding: Lens Types

Different lenses have different purposes to achieve different styles of images, some popular ones include:
Prime Lens: Fixed focal length, sharp images, great for portraits and dark settings.
Zoom Lens: Variable focal length, versatile for different shots and everyday use..
Wide-Angle Lens: Captures wide scenes like landscapes.
Telephoto Lens: Magnifies distant subjects, ideal for sports & wildlife.
Macro Lens: Perfect for close-up photography of small subjects.
Fisheye Lens: Ultra-wide perspective, creates unique images.

Understanding: Lens Mounts

Different camera brands use different lens mounts, which are like connectors that attach lenses to camera bodies. Each mount is specific to a particular brand and camera series. For example, Canon uses the EF and RF mounts, Nikon uses the F mount, Sony uses the E mount for its mirrorless cameras. These mounts dictate which lenses are compatible with which cameras. Some brands offer adapters to use lenses from other systems, but it's essential to ensure compatibility for proper functionality and autofocus performance.

Understanding: Manual and Autofocus

Manual focus and autofocus are two ways to adjust the sharpness of a camera lens. With manual focus, you turn a ring on the lens to bring the subject into focus yourself, giving you full control over what appears sharp in the image. Autofocus, on the other hand, relies on the camera's built-in technology to automatically adjust the focus for you, usually by detecting contrast or phase differences in the scene. Autofocus can be convenient, especially for fast-moving subjects or when you need to capture a quick shot, whereas manual focus allows for precise adjustments and creative control over the final image.

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