Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STMvs Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH
Canon
Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020)
Starting from £219 new
Best for Portraits, street & everyday
View Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
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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?
Portraits, Street & Everyday — Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020): The essential first prime for Canon RF shooters — f/1.8 background separation at an accessible price with near-silent STM autofocus.
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 lumix g 25mm f/1.7 asph is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM (2020) | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £219 | £149 |
| Sensor | f/1.8 (max aperture) | f/1.7 (max aperture) |
| Video | 30cm minimum focus distance | 25cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | STM (Stepping Motor) — near-silent, smooth for video | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on in-body IBIS) | None (relies on body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | — | N/A |
| Battery Life | — | N/A |
| Weight | 160g | 125g |
| Dimensions | 69.2 × 40.5mm | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | — | N/A |
| Screen | — | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | — | N/A |
| Connectivity | — | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon RF 50mm f/1.8 STM | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — |
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