Author Topic: Should I swap my Oly 17mm pancake for Pan 20mm (Read 3444 times)

sirlylos · « **on:** December 20, 2010, 05:13:55 AM »

Guys,

I've been checking out some shots taken with the 20mm f1.7 Panasonic and they look really good in low light. I currently use an Olympus 17mm Pancake lens but the lowest it can go is f2.8.

Would it be wise for me to trade my Olympus for the Panasonic in an attempt to improve my low-level shots?

Thanks,

SirLylos

chavez_ding · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2010, 05:58:36 AM »

20mm is a sharper and faster lens than oly 17mm, so yes it would be a forward leap. if you are ok with the slightly narrower field of view.

sirlylos · « **Reply #2 on:** December 20, 2010, 07:36:11 AM »

Thanks Chavez_ding,

I've just put the Olympus 17mm on ebay. I think I can cope without the extra mm

niva_explorer_photo · « **Reply #3 on:** December 20, 2010, 08:38:27 AM »

I did it and I do not regret it, the G 20mm is the best lens that I have

Panther · « **Reply #4 on:** December 20, 2010, 09:33:30 AM »

Good luck in finding someone dumb enough to make that swap

adash · « **Reply #5 on:** December 20, 2010, 10:26:52 AM »

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Good luck in finding someone dumb enough to make that swap

I think he is going to sell the 17mm and pay the extra for a 20mm.

sirlylos · « **Reply #6 on:** December 22, 2010, 07:51:33 AM »

That's right adash, thanks for clearing that up....anyone want the Olympus for £200?

adri · « **Reply #7 on:** December 22, 2010, 10:02:39 AM »

The 20mm Panasonic is fantastic. Even a pro photographer was well impressed by the sharpness the other day.

There again it should be good given the price.

Adri

Em5 Pete · « **Reply #8 on:** December 22, 2010, 10:27:06 AM »

Quote from: adash on December 20, 2010, 10:26:52 AM

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Good luck in finding someone dumb enough to make that swap
I think he is going to sell the 17mm and pay the extra for a 20mm.

That's what I did...
Not turning back
The extra almost 2 stops will be breath of fresh air for low light shooters. (f/2.8 to f/1.5 is 2 stops for all practical purposes.. don't need the math geeks to nit pick please)

Ian Tindale · « **Reply #9 on:** December 22, 2010, 11:16:51 AM »

I went the other way.

Centauri27 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 22, 2010, 11:49:35 AM »

I had debated between the two myself and finally decided to pony up the extra $$$ for the 20mm and I don't regret it one bit. If you're into available light shots, this lens is a must have.

sirlylos · « **Reply #11 on:** December 22, 2010, 12:33:09 PM »

Someone must have a Panny 20mm they don't use

I need it!!

Centauri27 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 22, 2010, 02:00:01 PM »

Quote from: sirlylos on December 22, 2010, 12:33:09 PM

Someone must have a Panny 20mm they don't use I need it!!

Good luck. Before I bought mine, I checked high and low for a well priced used Panasonic 20mm on Craigslist, Buy&Sell, ebay.ca, ebay.com...no luck. People are hanging onto them tightly! And amazingly enough, I saw many listings from Japan and other places in Asia asking for far more than what it costs new here--like in the order of $700+ (!!!).

sirlylos · « **Reply #13 on:** December 22, 2010, 02:13:38 PM »

Yeah I figured as much, I'm hoping to sell the Olympus for about £200 as it's practically unused. I then don't mind stumping up the £250 for a new one.

George · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2010, 10:52:21 PM »

I ordered my Panny 20mm yestrday for 330 EUR on pixmania.com

cosinaphile · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2010, 10:45:46 AM »

i initally criticized this lens as plasticy and expensive , now that i own it i realize its a superb lensfar and away my most useful af lens

lorenski · « **Reply #16 on:** December 29, 2010, 11:20:18 AM »

I bit the bullet. It will be my last purchase for 2010. I have read and seen too many good things about this lens.

asterinex · « **Reply #17 on:** December 30, 2010, 02:49:24 AM »

Quote from: lorenski on December 29, 2010, 11:20:18 AM

It will be my last purchase for 2010.

He said 2 days before the year ends

traveler_101 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 30, 2010, 05:20:17 AM »

I forked over around $400 for it last spring, but right now Amazon has it $326.35. I really like it: it gives a sharp, muted rendering and I use it for shooting inside with my E-P1 without flash. Good for street photography too. Goes well with the Olympus VF-1, if you have the E-P1 or happen to like ocular finders.

voyager · « **Reply #19 on:** December 30, 2010, 08:00:00 PM »

Is the Olympus 17mm plastic?

sirlylos · « **Reply #20 on:** December 31, 2010, 12:05:11 AM »

yes, but it's silver so appears metal

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