Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G vs Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Shorter

26 mm

56 mm

2.2x shorter

Slightly lighter

100 g

308 g

3.1x lighter

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Has a silent focus motor

Canon USM

None

Focuses quickly and silently

Narrower aperture

f/22

f/16

At its narrowest, the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM goes 0.9 f-stops narrower

Slightly more magnification

1:5.5 (0.2x)

1:7.7 (0.1x)

Take macro shots with subjects around 40% larger in your photo

Learn more about
the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Wide aperture

20mm f/1.7 G:	f/1.7
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	f/1.8

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Short

20mm f/1.7 G:	26 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	56 mm

Poor telephoto

20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM:	28 mm

	Poor zoom
	1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Auto focus
	Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Low light lens

$92 - $110

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Compare the EF 50mm f/1.8 II vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Slightly wider aperture

Longer

Heavier

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$249

Narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Narrower aperture

Slightly less magnification

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$199

Narrower aperture

Slightly more magnification

Narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Canon EF 35mm f/2

Low light lens

$289

Slightly more magnification

Slightly shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Slightly narrower aperture

Compare the EF 35mm f/2 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349

Wider aperture

Slightly better telephoto

Slightly worse wide angle

Slightly less magnification

Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 28mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$239

Slightly shorter

Doesn't have a silent focus motor

Narrower aperture

Compare the EF 28mm f/2.8 vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Canon EF 20mm f/2.8 USM

Wide angle lens

$489

Narrower aperture

Slightly longer

Compare the EF 20mm f/2.8 USM vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Low light lens

$499

Wider aperture

Less magnification

Compare the 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

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Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G
vs
Canon
EF 28mm f/1.8 USM

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Reasons to consider the Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM