7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
7Artisans
53 Overall Score
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Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm
Panasonic
45 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
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Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm
85 out of 100 high confidence 41 reviews
The Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm f/1.7 is widely praised as an excellent value prime lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. Users highlight its sharpness, fast aperture for low-light and bokeh, lightweight build, and compatibility with both Panasonic and Olympus bodies. A few isolated complaints mention missing accessories or cosmetic defects from specific sellers, but the overwhelming sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Excellent bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No physical manual focus switch
- Slightly bulky for a prime
- Missing accessories from some sellers
- Cosmetic defects from some sellers
Image quality 12
Aperture and low light 8
Bokeh 6
Value for money 10
Build quality 5
Compatibility 7
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Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 8 |
| Groups | 5 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.14 kg | 0.13 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | Automatic/manual |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 249 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.14x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25mm
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
Scores 53 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.