The PERFECT M43 Lens!!! AND -7- Reasons To Get One!!!

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The Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 lens has been a popular choice for Micro Four Thirds users since its release in 2009, and it continues to be an excellent option for photographers in 2023.
One of the biggest advantages of the Lumix 20mm f1.7 is its compact size. Weighing in at just 87 grams, this lens is incredibly lightweight and easy to carry around. This makes it an ideal option for street photographers, travellers, and anyone who wants to keep their camera setup as small and portable as possible.
In addition to its small size, the Lumix 20mm f1.7 is known for its wide aperture, which allows for beautiful shallow depth of field and excellent low light performance. This makes it a great choice for portrait and street photography, where you want to isolate your subject and create a blurred background.
Another benefit of the Lumix 20mm f1.7 is its sharpness. This lens is capable of producing incredibly sharp images, even when shooting wide open at f1.7. This makes it a great choice for landscape and architecture photography, where you want to capture as much detail as possible.
Finally, the Lumix 20mm f1.7 is a very affordable lens, especially when compared to other high-end Micro Four Thirds lenses. This makes it an excellent option for photographers who are just starting out or who want to experiment with different types of photography without breaking the bank.
Overall, the Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 is still a fantastic lens in 2023 for Micro Four Thirds users. Its small size, wide aperture, sharpness, and affordability make it an excellent choice for a wide range of photography styles and situations. Whether you're a professional photographer or just starting out, this lens is definitely worth considering.
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MY 7 reasons Why the Panasonic LUMIX 20mm f1.7 is the perfect M43 Lens!!!
1 - Price and Vale
2 - Size and Weight
3 - Build Quality
4 - Fast 1.7 aperture
5 - Focal Length
6 - Travel
7 - Image Quality
CONS:
- Maybe a bit tight - Compared To My 12mm f1.4
- Maybe Just a touch to slow to focus
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@grantrobertdavies 11 ай бұрын

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@ulfjonsson2122 Ай бұрын

Very nice video. I bought my 20/1,7 in 2009. I have used it and still use it almost daily on my GF1. Will never sell it!

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Sorry everyone - The music in the second photo reel is out of sync with my dialog as I had to change the original track as it got flagged :( Thanks again for all your support :)

@deanrobertnoble138 Жыл бұрын

Same as lots of people, bought this with my GX80 and was my main walkabout, always. I have the Olympus Em5 mkiii and the 20mm still is my main lens. For me, perfect size, perfect focal length and great image quality! It rocks!

@rofferdal 3 ай бұрын

Just got into MFT, and got a Lumix GX7 for starters. I also got the 20mm f1.7, and a 14mm prime, too. I love the way these can isolate the subject against a blurry background and also take pictures in low light without the flash. I really like it, but especially indoors it may not be wide enough in some situations. It still is a great walkabout lens, and the size is just great.

@WalfredoCirne 5 ай бұрын

Indeed an amazing lens!!

@mousebean Жыл бұрын

I haven’t taken this lens off my GX85 since I got it. You can’t beat the portability and simplicity

@salgado_fotos 7 ай бұрын

I think it is a magnificent lens. The new version has improved the construction materials, it is now mostly metallic, but the main improvement is the new coatings that improve its behavior in backlight situations, achieving a contrast with detail much higher than version I (for example That's why this second version is worth it over the original). And given its size, it is one of the most compatible lenses with the micro four thirds system. A 20mm (equivalent to a 40mm) is the closest proportion to human vision (proof of this are the numerous 40mm lenses designed by Leica in the past). The slow approach thing is more fame than reality, the sensation of slowness is given more by sound than by how long it actually takes (the problem is that it carries that fame due to sensations, without chronometer tests having been done), In my case it suited it with my Olympus EPL7, M5 MarkII and OM5, and if I compare it with the super fast AF of my 17mm 1.8 or 25mm 1.8... there is not that much difference...😅

@Ulrich.Bierwisch Жыл бұрын

I started M43 with the GF1, the 14-45mm/3.5-5.6, the 20mm/1.7 and the 14mm/2.5. The first two lenses where kind of the starting kit for a lot of Panasonic users. The 20mm/1.7 made the GF1 to the ideal small second camera I wanted as addition to my Nikon. It turned out to be the main camera for me and I dropped Nikon because they didn't developed into the direction I was looking for.

@michaelj7069 8 ай бұрын

Same here. Exactly the same route with Nikon. I loved my 20mm on the GF1. I also had the Leica 25mm 1.4 whic I ended up using more after.

@commelair8971 Жыл бұрын

I owned this lens which is fantastic in term of size or image quality. Not that bad at background separation.But this anemic autofocus ruined the party. So, I return it and bought my trusty 15mm f1.7.

@philby1 Жыл бұрын

yes got one to use with my GX80/85. Really Like it on there. I also use it on the Olympus E-PL6 and it works nice on that as well. A lot say the focus is slow and yes it is slower than newer lenses but I haven't found it to be a problem with me so far. I do like the 40mm focal equivalent length. I remember having an old Agfa optima film camera (in fact I still have it buts its not been used for a long time) and that had a 40mm and I have always liked them since then. Also take a few steps back and its not too different to a 35mm and a few steps forward and its more like a 50mm.

@g10col92 11 ай бұрын

12-60 f3.5 -5.6 with the 20mm f1.7 and the GX9 is a lovely combo for travel. Very lightweight exactly what micro four thirds should be.

@fot010 6 ай бұрын

It was my first prime (mark I) and I have been using it for years now. Bit slow AF for streetwork. I almost switched to the the Olympus 17mm. F1.8 but I did not. Supersmall. Body and lens in your pocket!

@alanneilson6811 Жыл бұрын

it was the first lens I got with my first Lumix GF1 back in 2010. It is nice and compact Mk1as others have said it is a bit slow, hunts and noisy, I still use it a bit, But I prefer the 15mm which is not much bigger. I am sure you will enjoy.

@EricSnissaert 8 ай бұрын

Thanks Grant for your review on this lens, and I must confess, it's indeed a great lens. I use it on an Olympus camera though and it works perfect. The aperture of 1.7 makes it perfect for indoors photography, like an event.

@tablameister Жыл бұрын

I love my P 20mm f1.7 (Mk I) lens. I sold off my PL 25mm f1.4 lens because I found I would reach for the 20mm. I love how compact it is.

@jpsteiner2 Жыл бұрын

The 20mm is a great lens. The price is right. Works great for street-scape, city-scape for stills. It’s a little slow for capturing movement. I wish Panasonic would update it. It’s very versatile, thought it’s showing it’s age. I also use the M.Zuiko 17mm, but the 20mm hits a nice sweet spot.

@TheRealMarxz Жыл бұрын

Got this as the kit lens on my GF1 way back in the early days of MFT, of all the gear that's come and gone since this has stayed in my collection (along with the 14mm pancake that was the kit lens for my GF3) its literally the reason I got hooked on the MFT system, I had one image that I had someone absolutely insist I had taken on my 80mm lens on my medium format Mamiya 7... now that's crazy talk as that Mamiya an insanely sharp lens, but the 20mm 1.7 just has a great classic look to its images

@markielinhart 8 ай бұрын

A timely video Grant! One of these gems is winging its way to me from your part of the world - thank you Gumtree…✌️

@grantrobertdavies 8 ай бұрын

Fantastic :)

@markielinhart 8 ай бұрын

@@grantrobertdavies I’m pairing it with an eBay G100! And selling the G9…✌️

@aussieoddsocks Жыл бұрын

Great points Grant. Always a trade-off with a prime of this size in that some times it will be a little too narrow for a particular shot. But my feel so far with the 20mm is that it gives that sweet in between perspective of not to wide yet not to tight. Kind of in the goldilocks zone. If you are doing lots of shots of street art or tight alleyways/markets something like the Panasonic Leica 15mm is a better choice but much harder to come by for the same price. Will be interested in seeing what your images are like using this on the G85 (what I am running it on. Watching out for a GX85 or GX9 body to come up for a reasonable price so it can become my EDC camera.

@chrisbaudeg3233 Жыл бұрын

That is why the mrk II was made. Claim that optics are the same, just no focus noise during video.

@WhoIsSerafin 7 ай бұрын

Have had both, I’m going to say version 2 is slightly sharper and definitely has less darkening in the corners. Both were frustratingly slow focus on the G9. But on the OM5 it’s so much faster to focus it seems like an entirely different camera.

@nickgrebneff7137 Жыл бұрын

Cool video and certainly have me tempted to look into this. I have definitely found that my 25mm f1.4 is often too tight but I love how fast it is. Not sure that it makes sense to have both 20 and 25 in my kit even though both are fairly small. Also love the funky pre intro here and the hilarious insertion of Camera Conspiracies intro. 😁

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Thanks man :)

@leondinger2723 9 ай бұрын

Love the 40mm-look. Natural like 50mm but way better inside (Partys...). GM5 with 20mm 1.7: 300gr!! And sometimes with the OM5 (normally with the 20mm 1.4 OM)

@ThinkRight1960 10 ай бұрын

I bought it, I love it - on my gx85

@bdssoaz 9 ай бұрын

Ola Grant, I have exactly the same combo and i love it! Sold the sigma 30mm f1.4 (amazing lens but too heavy) and the Olympus 17mm f1.8 and got this 20mm f1.7, for me it replaced both the previous ones, because the focal length it's like a sweet spot between the other two. This lens is "glued" to my gx9 and it's the gear i carry on vacations and for some street photography. Some times i also carry the Olympus 45mm f1.8 (another gem imo) for some specific portraits. You can't go wrong with such a small and light package. Cheers from Portugal!

@grantrobertdavies 9 ай бұрын

Awesome:)

@claytonyoung9012 11 ай бұрын

Nice I would be very interested in some film simulations for my GX8

@eelco6587 Жыл бұрын

40mm eq is one of my favourite fixed focal lengths. I do have this lens. But somehow never use it. While it is very sharp and has excellent price/performance. Quite recently I bought the 20mm f1.4 for the weather sealing. Which I use quite often for street. I also use 40mm on my range finder. Maybe I have try the Panasonic 20mm again. 50mm is also not working very well for me too.

@elfcounsul 5 ай бұрын

I bought a used one and I love it. $125.00

@artjohnson01 Жыл бұрын

All the reasons that you mentioned are why I bought the 15mm. Can’t justfy both.

@eppietimisela7118 Жыл бұрын

Another nice video Grant. Do you have the Panasonic MFT 12-32mm F/3.5 your collection? This little tiny zoomlens is awsome.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Thanks - Yes - I have had it in the past :)

@julianlucchesi6153 Жыл бұрын

I got rid of my Leica 15mm which is way too sharp and no character for me. I kept the 20mm v1 because the image quality is soo much better for street and portraits. I take a lot of shots on the move and it's hit rate is really high. Not a slow lens at all!

@Thephotosnatcher_ 7 ай бұрын

I own both. Mark 1 is sharper between f1.7 till f8. I would say Mark 2 is better to some degree with flare resistance. Other than that both are the same.

@TecnologiacreativaMario Жыл бұрын

it was my favorite lens once but one day I had a big big trouble focusing on video at night and now it stays in a drawer till that night and I have bought 15mm f1.7 Panaleica instead

@freddiecauseyii9419 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a great lens.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Yeah man :)

@salgado_fotos 5 ай бұрын

For street photography I prefer the M.Zuiko 17mm 1.8 and the M.Zuiko 12mm 1.8 because we can switch to manual focus easily (remember manual Leica lenses)... I recommend that you try them.😋 Version II of the Lumix 20mm presents better coatings that allow it to offer a better image in backlight🙃

@lesw.1748 Жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, Informative video. I'm not sure that it is good idea to get 20mm 1.7 lens, if someone already owns 25mm 1.7 or 1.4, but it is personal opinion. The difference is too minimal for me. I would rather consider Leica 15mm 1.7 or Leica 9mm 1.7.

@gamingwithstand6886 Жыл бұрын

One of the reasons Fuji recipes are so big is that they can hook up their cameras to the computer and use the engine from from the camera to edit their raws and then they put the settings into their camera. Panasonic and OM should do this also.

@Kampfstark Жыл бұрын

Hello! I own a lot of analogue and digital cameras and over the years I've found that I'm mostly interested in small cameras with pancake lenses (fixed or interchangeable) and very good image quality. Long story short, my winner in the compact class (1-inch to 35mm sensors) is the Lumix 20mm f1.7. It is currently used on Olympus OMD and Olympus PEN. The Zuiko 20mm f1.4 might have slightly better features but I don't think it's the right value for money and it's not a flat lens. What do I want from Panasonic? A successor to the Lumix GM 5 with a folding screen in the GX 9 / GX80 variant. An improved viewfinder, stabilizer, SD card storage (not micro SD like the GX880), more battery capacity and the GH6's sensor. A screw-on handle and a clip-on flash ala Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mk II / III included in the scope of delivery. A Panasonic Lumix GM5 Mark2, more compact than the digital Olympus PEN F. OM Digital Solutions does not supply a PEN F Mark 2. From "my" point of view, such a Lumix GM 5 Mk2 with tiny lenses would be the best mobile photo device with many new customers and a strong competitor for Fuji APSC, Ricoh GR series or digital "Olympus" OM 5 and all others photo tools. The new little Lumix GM5 II is a delight for photographers who want to travel light. Even among street photographers who always want the most inconspicuous camera. Is Panasonic now focusing on FF? However, it is surprising (to me) that OM Digital Solutions does not include a noise reduction program with its cameras, in order to at least banish this topic from the discussion. No wonder mass consumers are switching to smartphones. Many amateur photographers will no longer want or be able to take the cost-intensive route to new full-frame cameras. And who wants to lug around medium format devices? And why can't the MFT management really convey the strengths of this system? In any case, the Lumix 20mm MFT is really fantastic. The viewer could not see the difference to the 40mm FF in my photo comparison test. In reality, the audience is interested in beautiful and interesting photos, and not in the photo tool necessary for this. :-) I find your KZfaq post interesting and you come across as personable. And bottom line, it's a great advertisement for Lumix MFT. I look forward to more posts! Google helped from German to English. 😀 Good light and best regards from Germany

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks for sharing your thoughts and feedback :) Appreciate it :)

@natasaragih9970 Жыл бұрын

ooohh! definitely interested with some Jpeg recipes for Lumix. For years, I haven't really got a great result with Jpeg on my G85, hence always shooting RAW. But, definitely want to see your take on getting great JPEGs out of lumix cameras.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Awesome - Leave it with me :)

@TheGreenEggFarm Жыл бұрын

Nice video, Grant. I love the 20mm 1.7. The only bad thing is the slow and noisy auto focus. Despite thing is the best street and travel lens if you don't have the 15mm 1.7 Leica, of course, that is the best lens over all. The 25mm 1.8 is not good at all. I had it twice thinking that may be I got a bad copy the first time, but no. When I compare the 25mm to the 12-60 Leica at 25mm, the the 12-60 is much, much better in sharpness even in low light since the 12-60 has image stabilization.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) Yes I’d like the 15mm 1.7 :)

@TheRealMarxz Жыл бұрын

@@grantrobertdavies I have both the 15mm 1.7 Leica and the 20mm 1.7 pancake love them both despite/because they are two lenses that are as different as they are similar. I'd say the 15mm images have, unsurprisingly , a very classic Leica Summilux look where as the 20mm has more of a mix of Pantax Takumar colour and Mamiya sharpness - but despite them being so close in focal length they almost need a different mindset when using them for street photography

@colinbateman6091 Жыл бұрын

I have this lens too but just bought an OM System 20mm 1.4 out of curiosity 😄

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

let me know what you think of the 20mm f1.4?

@hellopsp180 Жыл бұрын

Equivalent to 40mm f/ 3.4 full frame view

@wnose 10 ай бұрын

My very first lens! Should have never sold it. =((((

@facelessnameless4040 9 ай бұрын

I've already got the Pana/Leica 15 mm f/1,7 that I love very much and that is my main lense. Do you think it is worth buying the 20mm ?

@grantrobertdavies 9 ай бұрын

If you can get one at a good price - Yeah!!! I'd like the 15mm myself...

@hubert12125 9 ай бұрын

Nice lens but I need something wider and 14mm 2.5 hit all boxes for me

@normstangl3499 Жыл бұрын

I have an Olympus E-M1.3 and various pros and primes. BUT I also have an original GF1 with the 20mm f1.7. The latter is my grab and go camera for Day to Day use. I have a small photo installation in a local Art Cafê and two of the shots in it featured this lens and camera combo. The GF1 and 20 mm lens still rocks in 2023 despite the fabulous Lumix 12 megapixel sensor…… or because of the fab sensor.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

I’d like to get a GF1 :)

@normstangl3499 Жыл бұрын

You definitely should in order to settle your g.a.s. But I can say that it's a worthy g.a.s. item. I love giving new life to old reliable and quality gear.

@roycaesarcoloscos9869 11 күн бұрын

Hello.. thanks for the video. I’m new to M4/3 system. Do you always shoot in raw? Or if you shoot jpegs, what profile do you usually use? Thanks.

@grantrobertdavies 11 күн бұрын

RAW and Jpeg - I usually shoot in the natural profile ... It's all in my eBook :) grantrobertdavies.com/store

@roycaesarcoloscos9869 11 күн бұрын

@@grantrobertdavies thank you!

@aiseurnae5976 Жыл бұрын

I prefer the 20mm to my 15mm and 25mm f1.4. The 20mm is sharper, has nicer colors and more punch. The focus is very slow in video but still I Iove to use it with my GH6 and GH5.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Yes Nice Colours :)

@willgreig8912 5 ай бұрын

How do you find for moving subjects with no AFC

@grantrobertdavies 5 ай бұрын

No the best - but ok

@michaelliebergot1384 Жыл бұрын

I know that you are going for compactness, but with your comment on 20mm not quite giving you enough focal range then what do you think about the 20mm vs the Panny 9mm? If I had my choice for a lens in the same general focal range as the 20mm, then I'll take the PL 15mm every time instead. Yes more money, but oooooh the iq out of this lens is amazeballs.

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

It all come down to compactness and budget with this purchase :)

@timatwater8247 3 ай бұрын

I already have the 20 1.7, is it worthwhile having the 25 1.7 in addition? Almost redundant it seems to me. It's pretty inexpensive even new so maybe.

@grantrobertdavies 3 ай бұрын

Why not if you can get one for under $100 bucks :) 2nd hand

@timatwater8247 3 ай бұрын

@@grantrobertdavies ill keep looking, already saw one close to that. Good lens I think.

@grantrobertdavies 3 ай бұрын

@@timatwater8247 yeah man :) just get one :) super fun lens

@fredlizarot2204 Жыл бұрын

Hi and the 15mm ? Thanks for tour vidéos

@fredlizarot2204 Жыл бұрын

Sorry for

@magnificoas388 Жыл бұрын

stuck on my gh5

@josephschickler5192 Жыл бұрын

have to disagree with you. Found the 20mm pana too soft. defiantly compared to the OM 2omm or Pan 15mm.

@nyankhant191 Жыл бұрын

Hi Grant, thanks for this incredible review video of 20mm F1.7 II… Have you ever created the video for your favorite GX9 camera setting? I might not find it properly if you created before. Thx

@grantrobertdavies Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) No I have not really done a settings video? - What do you sorta mean by settings? :)

@nyankhant191 Жыл бұрын

@@grantrobertdavies Hi, I mean your favorite/go-to setting for example travel photography(outdoor)or something like wedding/event photography(indoor) sort of stuff. 😊Thx