Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm
Meike 35mm f/1.4 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
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
This manual lens is a fantastic budget option for Fuji X and Canon M mount users, praised for its solid metal build and sharpness at a very low price. Reviewers love the fun shooting experience and bokeh, though some note the optics are not top-tier and require practice. It's widely recommended as a great starter lens for hobbyists.
Pros
- Solid metal build quality
- Very affordable price
- Sharp images wide open
- Fun shooting experience
- Good bokeh
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Optics not top-tier
- Requires practice to use
- Not compatible with many Canon DSLRs
Scores
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G H-H025K 25mm | Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 8 |
| Groups | 7 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating | Multi-Layer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Format | micro-four-thirds | APS-C★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.22 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 400 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x★ | — |
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)
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm
- Strong build (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average af (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average bokeh (31st percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Meike 35mm f/1.4 35mm offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 19 specs.
