The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH is a new interchangeable pancake lens. Featuring a bright maximum aperture of f/1.7, the Pansonic 20mm lens is very compact and lightweight. 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. Comprised of seven lenses in 5 groups, the versatile 20mm focal distance is equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm film camera. The Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH will be available in October as one of the DMC-GF1 kit lenses, pricing to be announced.

New Micro Four Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens

LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH.

A Compact and Lightweight Pancake with Outstanding Brightness

Panasonic unveiled a new pancake interchangeable lens called the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 40mm) as a new member of the LUMIX G Micro System. The new LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. Features a dramatic compactness and light weight despite its F1.7 brightness allowing a beautiful soft focus for photos to be even more impressive.

Comprising of seven lenses in 5 groups, the new lens system uses two aspherical lenses most effectively to minimize both distortion and chromatic aberrations, achieving super high resolution corner to corner. The versatile 20mm of focal distance (Equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm film camera) is suitable for wide variety of occasions from daily snapshots including sceneries like sunsets and dimly lit indoor shots to the deliberately creative shots taking advantage of its beautiful soft focus. When mounted on the LUMIX G Micro System Cameras, the LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. allows use of the advanced contrast AF system, which includes a Face Recognition function, for more convenient, more enjoyable shooting.

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. The new LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. lens also features a highly reliable metal mount, and uses multi-coated lens elements that minimize ghosts and flare to further enhance its optical performance.

Specifications
LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH. (35mm camera equivalent: 40mm)
Product Number H-H020
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 ?46mm / 1.81 in
Max. Diameter ?63mm / 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. 100g / 3.53oz
Standard Accessories Lens Cap, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag

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