Panasonic's compact MFT pancake — the 14mm f/2.5 II providing a 28mm equivalent wide-angle.
The Panasonic Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH. II is a pancake-format wide-angle prime for Micro Four Thirds. Providing a 28mm equivalent, it is one of the most compact MFT lenses. The Mark II update improved the motor and added a silver colour option. The aspherical element ensures good wide-angle correction in the tiny package.
Sharpness is good from f/2.5 — impressive for a pancake lens. The 28mm equivalent is a useful wide-angle for street and travel. The f/2.5 is adequate for a compact lens. Linear motor AF is quiet. The aspherical element controls distortion and aberrations well. A solid everyday prime in pancake format for MFT.
Micro Four Thirds mount. Filter thread is 46mm — tiny. Weight is approximately 55 grams — extraordinarily light. Build quality is compact and functional. No weather sealing. The pancake size creates one of the most pocketable interchangeable-lens setups when paired with compact MFT bodies.
Very affordable. Check AF. An excellent compact wide-angle for MFT. The 55-gram weight is negligible. The 28mm equivalent is versatile for everyday use. The Olympus 17mm f/1.8 is faster but heavier. Best as a compact walk-around or travel prime where size matters above all.