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Trying out my new Panasonic 20mm/1.7 lens

Started May 8, 2020 | Photos
Pete_W
Pete_W Senior Member • Posts: 2,838
Trying out my new Panasonic 20mm/1.7 lens
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I spotted the Panasonic 20mm/1.7 (mark II) on special last week. Having read much about it in the forum here, I decided to add it to my kit.

It arrived yesterday so I put it on the GX85 this morning and went out for a walk with just the camera in hand. Following are some snapshots from my walk.

I love the small size, and on the GX85 it's a great combo to walk around with. I still think the PL15mm is a better walk around lens for the types of things I like to shoot - I found myself needing to back up a number of times to frame the shot. Guess I am used to the 15 angle of view.

But I am really impressed with its sharpness. The autofocus was a bit slower than other lenses I have but it's not really a big deal for my usage. For the price, I think it is a very good lens and a worthwhile addition.

Gunnamatta Bay

Gunnamatta Bay

Shelly Beach ocean pool, South Cronulla...

Trying out a few different focus points

1939-era railway station building, art-deco style. I love the old milk bar signage.

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Pete

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Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 +14 more
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rashid7
rashid7 Veteran Member • Posts: 7,011
Re: Trying out my new Panasonic 20mm/1.7 lens
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its a tiny but brilliant piece of glass!

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Keep it fun!

(unknown member) Senior Member • Posts: 2,649
Re: Trying out my new Panasonic 20mm/1.7 lens
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You obviously know how to use good glass.

Pete_W
OP Pete_W Senior Member • Posts: 2,838
Re: Trying out my new Panasonic 20mm/1.7 lens

SBS wrote:

You obviously know how to use good glass.

Thank you, kind sir.

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 Pete_W's gear list:Pete_W's gear list
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic S 24-105mm F4 Macro OIS Panasonic Lumix S 20-60mm F3.5-5.6 Panasonic Lumix S 70-300 F4.5-5.6 Macro OIS Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1.8 +14 more
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