Panasonic Lumix G
X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Panasonic X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly better telephoto 35 mm vs 20 mm
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 Around 80% more reach, less perspective distortion
Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Learn more about
the Panasonic X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Wider aperture f/1.7 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops
Slightly cheaper $348.00 vs $963.00
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 The best price we've seen is $615 cheaper (2.8x less)
Slightly lighter 100 g vs 305 g
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 3x lighter
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Max focal length Poor telephoto Help
X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8:35 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:20 mm

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900
Length Is longer
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$549
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2

Low light lens

$799
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Zuiko M. ED 12mm f/2 vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

Fisheye lens

$169
Fisheye Is a fisheye lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ

Wide angle lens

$499
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 ED EZ vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Olympus Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD

Wide angle lens

$999
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Zuiko 12-60mm f/2.8-4 ED SWD vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S.

Wide angle lens

$319
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Panasonic Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S.

Travel lens

$681
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Lumix G Vario HD 14-140mm f/4-5.8 MEGA O.I.S. vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8
Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Olympus Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II

Macro lens

$599
Zoom range More zoom
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the Zuiko 14-54mm f/2.8-3.5 II vs the Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8

Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

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