EF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Canon
EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015)
Starting from £119 new
Best for Everyday photography, portraits & low light
View EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
VS
Lumix
Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015)
Starting from £149 new
Best for Everyday photography & beginners
View Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Everyday Photography, Portraits & Low Light — EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015): The best first upgrade for any Canon DSLR owner — extraordinary value, genuine f/1.8 speed, and a natural perspective for everyday shooting.
Everyday Photography & Beginners — Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015): The best-value standard prime for Micro Four Thirds — compact, capable, and very affordable.
Who should buy what
Quick take: The ef 50mm f/1.8 stm is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2015) | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £149 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.7 (max aperture) |
| Video | 35cm minimum focus distance | 25cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM stepping motor — smooth and near-silent for video | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IS if available) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 160g | 125g |
| Dimensions | 69.2mm diameter × 39.3mm length | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EF 50mm f/1.8 STM | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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