7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) vs Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 has a better aperture blades (7 vs 0).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better length (6.6mm vs 52.5mm).
  • Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7 has a better maximum aperture (f/1.7 vs f/6.3).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better weight (55g (1.9 oz) vs 125g (4.4 oz)).
  • 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 II (Micro Four Thirds) has a better price (msrp) ($79 vs $149).
Product
Panasonic LUMIX G 25mm F1.7
Panasonic
$149
Optical Design
Focal Length18mm25mm
Lens TypePrimePrime
Optical Elements49
Optical Groups37
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/6.3f/1.7
Minimum Aperturef/6.3f/16
Aperture Blades07
Rounded ApertureNoYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent36-36mm50-50mm
Focus
AutofocusNoYes
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm25 cm
Max Magnification0.1x0.1x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$79$149
Filter Size46mm46mm
Diameter56mm60.8mm
Length6.6mm52.5mm
Weight55g (1.9 oz)125g (4.4 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo