Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. Lens with Circular Polarizer Filter Kit (Silver)

The silver Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. Lens with Circular Polarizer Filter Kit from B&H bundles the sleek wide-angle prime with a 46mm circular polarizer filter.

• Panasonic Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. Lens (Silver)

  Characterized by its slender profile, the silver Lumix G 20mm f/1.7 II ASPH. from Panasonic is a compact, slightly wide 40mm equivalent prime for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. Its bright f/1.7 maximum aperture offers notable control focus for working with shallow depth of field techniques and also benefits working in difficult lighting conditions. The optical design incorporates a pair of aspherical elements to suppress spherical aberrations and distortion for high sharpness and accurate rendering, and individual elements have also been multi-coated to control surface reflections and flare for improved contrast in strong lighting conditions.

  Slightly wider-than-normal prime is designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras and offers a 40mm equivalent focal length.

  Bright f/1.7 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also affords greater control over depth of field for working with selective focus techniques.

  Two aspherical elements are used to reduce spherical aberrations and distortion in order to realize greater sharpness and resolution.

  Individual elements have been multi-coated to effectively reduce lens flare and ghosting for improved contrast when working in strong lighting conditions.

  Autofocus motor supports camera's contrast detection for precise focusing performance. AF can also be manually overridden for more fine-tuned control.

  Pancake form factor measures just 1"-thick, making it ideal for everyday and travel use.

  Rounded seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality.

  UPC: 885170152694
• Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizing Filter

  Tiffen 46mm Circular Polarizer Filters - Light rays which are reflected become polarized. Polarizing filters are used to select which light rays enter your camera lens. They can remove unwanted reflections from non-metallic surfaces such as water or glass and also saturate colors providing better contrast. The effect can be seen through the viewfinder and changed by rotating the filter. The filter factor varies according to how the filter is rotated and its orientation to the sun.

  If you're out walking on a lovely day - in the mountains or at the beach - and you want to get a fabulous shot of a cloud-filled sky or make the water seem more saturated, then a polarizer is the way to go. This filter is the best way to make the clouds stand out, increase or decrease the saturation of the ocean or increase or decrease the reflection off the water. You can also use this filter when shooting into glass or windows since it will, again, either increase or decrease reflections.

  If you're shooting black and white and want to simulate a threatening storm, try throwing on a #25 Red filter. The vista will take on the appearance of an imminent, ominous storm. 

  Along with a UV or Skylight Filter, a polarizing filter should be a part of everyone's gear bag. It can turn a run-of-the-mill image into a stunning, creative photo by increasing color saturation.  
  

  Note: Circular polarizers are specifically designed for use with auto-focus SLR cameras (They will also work on manual systems without problems)

  This filter eliminates ultraviolet rays from outdoor shots as well as polarizing the light to remove reflections, and increase color saturation, without affecting the overall color balance

  Can dramatically enhance a blue sky and make the clouds more prominent

  Used best at right angle to the sun

  Effective with cameras that use beam splitters in the path of the TTL light meter and with AF cameras

  UPC: 049383023268