Secaucus, NJ—Panasonic’s newest single-focal-length lens, the Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Asph (H-H020A), features a new metallic profile in the Micro Four Thirds standard. It boasts compactness and a light weight, despite its f/1.7 aperture that enables soft focus in the background to allow the subject to stand out.
Supporting Panasonic’s contrast autofocus system, the lens is comprised of seven lenses in five groups. It utilizes two aspherical lenses to minimize both distortion and chromatic aberration, to help achieve high resolution corner to corner. Its 20mm focal distance (equivalent to 40mm on a 35mm film camera) is suitable for a variety of photography, including scenery and dimly lit indoor shots.
Seven blades give the aperture a rounded shape that produces the attractively smooth bokeh effect in unsharp areas when shooting at large aperture settings. Also featured are a metal mount and multicoated lens elements to minimize ghosts and flare.
Panasonic’s Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II Asph lens comes in black and silver versions. $429. panasonic.com
