Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G.

Learn more about
the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

Wider aperture

f/1.7

f/2.8

At its widest, the 20mm f/1.7 G captures much more light, 1.4 f-stops

Learn more about
the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

	Fixed focal length prime lenses
	Typically very sharp

Light weight

19mm f/2.8 EX DN:	139 g
20mm f/1.7 G:	100 g

Poor telephoto

19mm f/2.8 EX DN:	19 mm
20mm f/1.7 G:	20 mm

	No silent focus motor
	Louder and slower

	Poor zoom
	1x

competitors

Panasonic 25mm f/1.4 Leica D

Low light lens

$900

Is longer

Compare the 25mm f/1.4 Leica D vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Olympus M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8

Lens

$299

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the M.Zuiko 17mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5

Low light lens

$325

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Olympus Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8

Low light lens

$399

Compare the Zuiko M. ED 45mm f/1.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$149

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G

Panasonic Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4

Low light lens

$568 - $569

Compare the Summilux Leica DG 25mm f/1.4 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Olympus Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED

Lens

$249

Has a higher max f/stop

Has a narrower aperture

Compare the Zuiko 25mm f/2.8 ED vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

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

Lensbaby Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k

Lens

$350

Wider aperture

Compare the Control Freak Special Effects Pentax-k vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e

Lens

$199

Slightly worse wide angle

Compare the 30mm f/2.8 EX DN Sony-e vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248

Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sony 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar

Low light lens

$1,098

Wider aperture

More expensive

Compare the 24mm f/1.8 E-Mount Carl Zeiss Sonnar vs the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix 20mm f/1.7 G.

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Sigma
19mm f/2.8 EX DN
vs
Panasonic Lumix
20mm f/1.7 G

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Reasons to consider the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 G