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Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25-50mm
The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture and Nano Surface Coating deliver strong low-light performance and contrast on a 50mm equivalent field of view. Weighing just 125g, this lens is an ultra-portable option that pairs a stepping AF motor for smooth, silent video focus with a budget-friendly price. It is best for Micro Four Thirds street photographers and beginners wanting a fast, normal prime without adding bulk to their setup.
Focal length 25mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Micro Four Thirds
Weight 125 g
af type Stepping AF Motor
lens type prime
54 Overall Score
Price $182
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong af (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average bokeh (16th percentile)
- Below average aperture (24th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 |
| Focal Length Max | 25 |
| Elements | 8 |
| Groups | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 |
| Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | micro-four-thirds |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 46 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | No |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 250 |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25-50mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR | Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Viltrox 13mm f1.4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 25mm | 18-300mm | 16-85mm | 50mm | 18-135mm | 13mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 | f/3.5 | f/1.8 | f/3.5 | f/1.4 |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X | Nikon F | Panasonic Sigma L | Canon EF-S | Nikon Z |
| Stabilization | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 125 | 92 | 59 | 297 | 515 | 415 |
| AF Type | Stepping AF Motor | VXD linear motor | AF-S | STM | STM | STM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G H-H025K 25-50mm | 85.5 | 15.7 | 92.3 | 28 | 50.7 | 24.2 | 34 | 88 | 35.6 |
| Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD Compare | 98.1 | 75 | 96.3 | 88.4 | 73.5 | 76.9 | 99.2 | 83.1 | 80.5 |
| Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Compare | 54.8 | 75 | 98.4 | 59.8 | 64.1 | 76.9 | 94.3 | 88 | 92.2 |
| Meike 50mm F1.8 Full Frame STM Auto Focus Prime Compare | 85.5 | 95.9 | 71.3 | 96.2 | 57.2 | 93 | 34 | 52.7 | 80.5 |
| Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Compare | 85.5 | 75 | 45.8 | 32.7 | 79 | 76.9 | 96.1 | 78 | 92.2 |
| Viltrox 13mm f1.4 Compare | 85.5 | 96.6 | 57.4 | 25.9 | 81.7 | 96.4 | 34 | 74 | 80.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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