Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm
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
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
The Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 lens is widely loved for its sharp image quality, fast aperture, and surprisingly low price. Users praise its lightweight design, compact size, and quick autofocus, making it an excellent everyday walk-around lens. Some note autofocus can be noisier or slower than premium lenses, and a few report chromatic aberration in high-contrast scenes. A handful of complaints involve inconsistent packaging or compatibility misunderstandings, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Sharp image quality wide open
- Fast f/1.7 aperture for low light
- Lightweight and compact design
- Great value for the price
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Autofocus noise in quiet environments
- Chromatic aberration in high contrast
- No weather sealing
- Slow autofocus in low light
- Missing aperture ring
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm | Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 11 |
| Groups | 7 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| ED Elements | — | 1★ |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | high-definition multi-layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.18 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM (Stepping Motor)★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 35 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:7.7★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 XF 35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.