Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II ASPH. vs TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds)

Key Differences

  • TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds) has a better weight (66g (2.3 oz) vs 175g (6.2 oz)).
  • TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds) has a better price (msrp) ($99 vs $249).
  • TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds) has a better length (23.5mm vs 58.8mm).
  • TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds) has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/3.5).
  • TTArtisan 25mm f/2 C (Micro Four Thirds) has a better min focus distance (15 cm vs 20 cm).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length14-42mm25mm
Lens TypeZoomPrime
Optical Elements126
Optical Groups95
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/3.5f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/16
Aperture Blades77
Rounded ApertureNoNo
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent28-84mm50-50mm
Focus
AutofocusYesNo
Focus MotorStepping
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchNoNo
Min Focus Distance20 cm15 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.12x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingNoNo
Declickable ApertureNoNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$249$99
Filter Size46mm43mm
Diameter60.6mm40mm
Length58.8mm23.5mm
Weight175g (6.2 oz)66g (2.3 oz)
Weather SealedNoNo
Tripod CollarNoNo