Deal | 34% off 14mm Panasonic Lumix G f/2.5 II pancake lens for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras
The Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera system, being a coalition between some of the biggest camera makers around, understandably offers a lot of choice when it comes to lenses and camera bodies. The system also offers a good middle ground between quality, price, and size, often delivering premium features in affordable, compact bodies.
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 II fits right in with the M43 philosophy, coming in at just 0.29 lbs (~132 g) and 20.5 mm (~0.81 inches) long and delivering great image quality and fast AF. The maximum aperture of f/2.5 should deliver decent background blur at the 18 cm (~7 inches) minimum focus distance, while the silent autofocus motors make the lens more feasible for use when discretion is required. The light weight also makes it a great option for long days, when heavier equipment might cause fatigue.
The lens lacks optical image stabilisation, but this isn't a huge issue as long as you have a fairly recent Micro Four Thirds camera with in-body image stabilisation instead. Even if you don't have IBIS, the short focal length means most photographers should be able to handle shutter speeds as low as 1/60s without an issue.
At 34% off, this lens comes in at just US$197.99. Buy the Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 II Micro Four Thirds lens on Amazon.