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Does anyone still use Panasonic 20mm f/1.7?

Started Aug 16, 2021 | Discussions thread
RedDog Steve
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Re: Does anyone still use Panasonic 20mm f/1.7?

It was the first prime I added to my GX1 when I entered μ4/3.

When I moved to Oly E-P5 and E-M10 bodies I began to experience the banding under low-light that the lens is noted for with the Sony sensor. Since low-light is an area of interest I used the 20mm much less. I added other lenses such as the 17mm that was kitted with the E-P5 and a 25mm f/1.4.

I still have the lens. I like the pancake style and the image quality.

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