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Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format

Started Aug 9, 2018 | Discussions thread
james005 Forum Member • Posts: 67
Re: Best Prime Lens to Buy in the Format
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The Panasonic 20mm f/1.7. I have owned many of the m43 system lenses and my 20mm is one of the few I could never part with.

-Its the sharpest on this thread list, except the mighty Olympus 75mm.

-Its one of the cheapest and arguably the best value for money of all m43 lenses (I got a used copy of the mk1 and it is phenomenal value for money).

-It focal length is perhaps the most versatile. A 20mm (40mm equivalent) focal length sounds odd, but in practice I love it. Versatility is an important consideration if using a fixed foal length.

-In addition to its razor sharpness, the 20mm can produce beautifully rendered images with character.

-Being a lightweight pancake it fulfills your need for a simpler and smaller package. It is never too big to carry in additional to another lens, and when on the camera it makes it so discrete and portable.

With prime lenses I believe you should choose one with a focal length that fits your preferred style and genre. I can only share my enthusiasm for the 20mm because I am not a portrait photographer. I have the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 too, its produces great images and I really appreciate its capabilities but it spends 95% of its time in the bag.

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