Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHvs AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
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
VS
Nikon
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011)
Starting from £169 new
Best for Everyday photography, portraits & low light
View AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Everyday Photography, Portraits & Low Light — AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011): The most recommended first prime for any Nikon DSLR owner — superb value, genuine f/1.8 speed, and works equally well on the D850 and D7500.
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 | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015) | AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G (2011) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £169 |
| Sensor | f/1.7 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 25cm minimum focus distance | 45cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent with full-time manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (relies on body IBIS) | None (relies on body VR if available) |
| Burst Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Battery Life | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | 125g | 185g |
| Dimensions | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length | 72mm diameter × 52.5mm length |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | N/A | N/A |
| Screen | N/A | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F-mount (FX / DX) |
| Memory Cards | N/A | N/A |
| Connectivity | N/A | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH | AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — |
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