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Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air vs Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5

Both are Leica L prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air if

  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.17× vs 0.15× maximum magnification

Pick the Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.5 vs f/2.8)
  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 17 g lighter (142 g vs 159 g)
  • You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 52.3 mm long

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air and the Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5
Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 Air Panasonic Lumix S 20mm F2.5
Brand
Viltrox
Panasonic
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/2.5 ⅓ stop faster
Weight
159 g
142 g lighter
Length
52.3 mm
40.9 mm shorter
Diameter
64 mm slimmer
69.4 mm
Filter thread
52 mm
62 mm
Min focus distance
0.19 m
0.18 m closer
Max magnification
0.17× larger
0.15×
Optical design
10 elements / 8 groups
11 elements / 9 groups
Autofocus motor
STM
not listed
Weather sealing
not listed
Yes
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
Mount
Leica L both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
20mm both
Aperture blades
7 both
Image stabilization
No both

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