Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
Panasonic
81 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
Scores
Street
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Macro
Landscape
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm | Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 42 mm | 56 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 42 mm | 56 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 11 |
| Groups | 8 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | — |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | HD nano-coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/56 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | 37 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 310 mm★ | 550 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.20x | 1:9.09★ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average aperture (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average bokeh (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm0.007score per dollar
vs
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm0.025score per dollar
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm offers 3.6x better value for money
Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Air 56mm
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX G H-HS043K 43mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 20 specs.
