Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II vs Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II has a better length (25.5mm vs 54mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/3.5).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5 has a better min focus distance (10 cm vs 20 cm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 20mm F1.7 II has a better weight (87g (3.1 oz) vs 160g (5.6 oz)).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G FISHEYE 8mm f/3.5 has a better max magnification (0.2x vs 0.13x).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length20mm8mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements710
Optical Groups56
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.7f/3.5
Minimum Aperturef/16f/22
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureYesNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent40-40mm16-16mm
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDCDC
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm10 cm
Max Magnification0.13x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$349$349
Filter Size46mm
Diameter63mm63.4mm
Length25.5mm54mm
Weight87g (3.1 oz)160g (5.6 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo