J julian7879 Active member Nov 10, 2011 #1 What aperture best helps to maximize sharpness when using the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7? It seems a bit soft when wide open.
What aperture best helps to maximize sharpness when using the Panasonic 20mm f/1.7? It seems a bit soft when wide open.
K kmarkb_8017 Member Nov 11, 2011 #2 according to this http://www.lenstip.com/269.4-Lens_review-Panasonic_G_20_mm_f_1.7_ASPH._Image_resolution.html its f2.8-f4
according to this http://www.lenstip.com/269.4-Lens_review-Panasonic_G_20_mm_f_1.7_ASPH._Image_resolution.html its f2.8-f4
D DrDave Well-known member Nov 11, 2011 #3 there is a bit of a sharpness bump from 1.7 going to 2, but it is fairly sharp wide open. When in doubt, just use 2.0 or better http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/panasonic_20_1p7_o20/page3.asp
there is a bit of a sharpness bump from 1.7 going to 2, but it is fairly sharp wide open. When in doubt, just use 2.0 or better http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/panasonic_20_1p7_o20/page3.asp
