Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPHvs AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm 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
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Nikon
AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G (2009)
Starting from £149 new
Best for Street, everyday photography & low light
View AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm 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.
Street, Everyday Photography & Low Light — AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G (2009): The best-value prime for the D7500 — a natural perspective, fast AF, and f/1.8 aperture for under £150.
Who should buy what
Quick take: These cameras are closely matched across the key specs below. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH (2015) | AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G (2009) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £149 | £149 |
| Sensor | f/1.7 (max aperture) | f/1.8 (max aperture) |
| Video | 25cm minimum focus distance | 30cm minimum focus distance |
| Autofocus | Stepping motor — quiet and smooth for video | Silent Wave Motor (SWM) — fast and near-silent |
| 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 | 200g |
| Dimensions | 60.8mm diameter × 52mm length | 70mm 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 (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 DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — |
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