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Panasonic

Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH

Name: Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
Brand: Panasonic

around $300

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

270 Pros

68%
29 reviews (3h 50m)

129 Cons

Unlock your creative potential with the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH, the lens widely celebrated as a "no-brainer" for any Micro Four Thirds shooter. This compact and incredibly lightweight prime lens is your affordable entry into the world of professional-looking images. Its versatile 50mm equivalent focal length is a perfect all-rounder for p...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

49%

21 vs 22

Build Quality

65%

30 vs 16

Image Quality

58%

22 vs 16

Autofocus

97%

37 vs 1

Value for Money

62%

16 vs 10

Sharpness

Reviewer verdict

Across 29 YouTube reviews, the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH earns an Index score of 3.7/5, ranking #36 among Lenses. Reviewers most often praise its value for money, physical attributes, image quality, while the most common criticisms concern build quality, features.

The Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH is widely praised as an extremely affordable, high-value prime for Micro Four Thirds, with about a third of reviewers highlighting its bargain price and suitability as a first prime. Reviewers consistently applaud its strong image quality for the cost — many note good sharpness (especially center sharpness), low chromatic aberration and distortion, and effective flare resistance — and frequent mentions of pleasant bokeh and a useful f/1.7 aperture for low-light and shallow depth of field. Its compact, lightweight physical attributes and solid-feeling build (metal mount despite a plastic body) are repeatedly noted, and autofocus performance is commonly described as fast, quiet, and reliable, making it easy to use for photography and video. The lens’s simple controls, included hood, versatile 25mm focal length (50mm equivalent), and overall usability for beginners and run-and-gun shooting round out the positive consensus across many reviewers.

Common criticisms focus on the basic plastic construction and lack of weather sealing, which multiple reviewers call out as a downside compared with more premium lenses. A frequent functional complaint is the absence of optical image stabilization, making handheld video and steady shooting harder without in-body or external stabilization. Reviewers also report limitations in manual focusing due to focus-by-wire behavior, inconsistent response, and noticeable focus breathing or hunting in video, and several reviewers observed softness toward the corners and some vignetting wide open that may require stopping down or in-camera correction. Additional recurring negatives include occasional flaring in direct sunlight and that the bokeh and rendering are not as refined as higher-end alternatives.

Analysis based on 29 YouTube reviews (3h 50m of video) with 270 pros and 129 cons extracted.

Pros (270)

Value for Money (37)

It's a really cheap, good quality lens. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 0:39
It's a 'no-brainer' for the price, offering amazing value. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 1:16
It's a quality, budget-friendly lens that can produce great images. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 6:26
It is great for beginners as it's an affordable way to achieve a shallow depth of field. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 1:12
It's a budget lens that is entirely reasonably priced for the Micro Four Thirds system. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 1:16
The lens offers an excellent effort-to-output ratio. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 1:35
Highly recommended as a first prime lens for Micro Four Thirds. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 3:00
It is very lightweight and inexpensive. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 3:29
It's a cost-effective option for multi-camera setups that maintains a high-quality look. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 8:00
For its $150 price, it produces very sharp images and has a nice depth of field, making it an excellent value. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 3:17
It's a great addition for beginners and a big improvement over the kit lens. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 3:31
It is a great value if you can find it for less than $120. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 0:18
It is very cheap/inexpensive. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 0:50
It's a good quality lens for the price. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 0:59
It has a very low price and is a great bargain. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 0:12
It's one of the best value lenses for Micro Four Thirds. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 0:15
Low price, being one of the cheapest prime lenses with autofocus for the system. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 2:20
It is inexpensive and offers great value for the price. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 2:10
It is a great entry-level lens for photographers wanting to explore prime lenses. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 13:35
Has a good resale value. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 14:47
It has a great price, coming in at around $150. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 0:14
It's extremely cheap, with prices as low as $99. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 0:36
It's a great first lens to buy after a kit lens to explore shallow depth of field. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 3:57
It's cheap and fast. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 0:06
It's a great "bang for the buck" lens that will get the job done for most people. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:12
It comes with a lens hood, which is impressive for the price. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 3:42
The sharpness is impressive, especially for its price. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 11:26
It offers unbeatable value; you won't find a better fast prime lens for the price. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 15:18
It is a budget-friendly, sharp, and fast prime lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 0:41
It is the most affordable autofocus prime lens for the Micro Four Thirds system (at the time of review). ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 0:12
When compensating for focus shift, it delivers phenomenal resolution, potentially matching lenses 5-6 times more expensive. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 3:31
It's one of the cheapest lenses you can buy for the system. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 0:04
You can get impressive, good results from this entry-level lens. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 5:48
It's a great lens for beginners and a great value. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 7:31
It has a very budget-friendly price. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 0:29
It's very affordable at around $150 brand-new. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 2:24
It offers excellent picture quality for its price point. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 2:39

Physical Attributes (30)

It is a tiny little thing, making for a compact kit. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 1:39
It's very lightweight at just 125 grams. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 2:01
It's a tiny and possibly the smallest lens the reviewer has used. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 0:32
It's nice, light, and compact, making it great for travel and run-and-gun situations. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 1:32
It is small and light, making it a very unintimidating lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 0:55
It is extremely lightweight. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:04
Extremely small and light, weighing only 126g. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 7:42
It's very small and tiny. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 0:42
It is a very lightweight lens at only 125 grams. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 0:41
It is very small and decently sized. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 1:09
It's very light. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 0:50
It is very small and compact. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 2:08
The lens is very light. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 8:15
The lens is extremely small and lightweight. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 0:31
The lens is very portable and easy to use. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 3:19
Small size and weight, making it very portable. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 0:15
It is a very small and compact lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 - Lens hood does not fit. Or doe @ 3:56
It is very lightweight, weighing only about 125 grams. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 1:28
It's a very light lens. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:59
It is lightweight, portable, and easy to use due to its small size. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 0:30
It's light, easy to carry, and doesn't take up much room in a camera bag. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 4:32
It's a small and lightweight lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 5:43
It's small and lightweight at just 125g. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 1:17
It is a small and light prime lens. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 0:03
The entire lens with hood and caps weighs only 150 grams. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 2:13
It is small, compact, and light. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 6:12
It's small, light, and convenient, making it great for traveling light. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 12:58
It is tiny and small, making it easy to carry around. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 0:50
It is very light and compact, easily fitting in a pocket. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 0:17
It is compact and lightweight. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 0:06

Image Quality (30)

Photos come out sharp and in focus with minimal fringing. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 4:00
Distortion is really well handled. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 4:08
It's an extremely sharp lens with very good optical performance. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 1:19
It has low distortion. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 3:03
It has very low, virtually non-existent, chromatic aberrations. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 3:22
It provides good separation from the background. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:05
The lens coatings are very effective at reducing flare. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:34
It's a solid performer in terms of image quality. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 1:04
Has good color reproduction. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 1:13
Chromatic aberration and distortions are automatically corrected in-camera (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 6:10
Its modern optical characteristics will likely appeal to a broad audience. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 6:59
Handles chromatic aberration really well, even wide open in high-contrast situations. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 1:44
Produces better sunstars than expected. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 9:15
It is decently sharp. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 1:49
The image quality is great. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 3:46
Produces good colors and contrast. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 4:51
The light transmission (T-stop) is very close to its f-stop value, which is very good. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 2:05
It is pretty resistant to flares. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 2:49
Produces good bokeh and nice subject separation. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 1:51
It doesn't create distortions, keeping subjects looking natural. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 4:03
Color rendition is good, with warm and contrasty colors. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 4:59
Lateral chromatic aberrations and geometric distortions are automatically corrected in-camera. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 7:11
Coma is well-controlled, making it a good lens for astrophotography. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 7:45
Vignetting performance is very good, disappearing by f/2.8. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 8:02
Flare resistance is very good. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 8:07
The image looks pretty sharp. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 8:03
It produces a very sharp image. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 2:51
The video quality is excellent, especially considering it's a budget lens. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 1:19
There is no serious chromatic aberration. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 1:37
There are no real distortions to talk about. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 4:16

Autofocus (22)

Autofocus is fast and can easily keep up with the camera. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 5:31
The focus is very accurate and dependable. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 0:46
The autofocus seems to work better when shooting in 1080p. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 1:50
Features a silent STM autofocus motor, ensuring clean audio during video recording as the microphone won't pick up focusing noise. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 3:03
The focusing motor is capable of being fast and is always quiet. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 2:40
Autofocus before taking photos is great. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 3:21
Autofocus is very fast, with no practical speed difference compared to the more expensive option (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:43
With modern cameras, the autofocus is fast, snappy, and responsive for photography. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 3:45
The autofocus speed is okay, and faster than the more expensive f/1.4 version. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 6:34
The autofocus is fast and quiet. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 1:11
The autofocus is very fast. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:41
Good focusing performance, which is fast, precise, and has a close minimum focus distance of 25cm. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 3:15
Autofocus is very fast and almost silent, especially on Lumix cameras. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 5:42
The focusing is entirely silent, which is good for shooting video. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 5:38
The autofocus is absolutely incredible, a significant improvement over the kit lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 4:28
Focus seems quick. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 4:30
The focus system is buttery smooth. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:22
The focus is quick and quiet. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 7:31
It has very quick autofocus. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 8:26
Autofocus is fast and reliable, even in low light. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 2:23
Autofocus is very fast and accurate. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 2:23
The autofocus is fairly quick. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 2:54

Build Quality (21)

The build quality is very nice. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 2:24
The fit and finish are nice, with a metal mount and good quality plastic body that doesn't feel cheap. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 4:06
It comes with a durable metal mount. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:09
Has a well-built, solid feel with a metal mount and sturdy plastic body, keeping it lightweight. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 0:29
Despite being made of plastic, it doesn't feel cheap. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 1:57
It has a metal mount. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 0:50
The build quality is okay. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 0:50
It's made of plastic but doesn't feel cheaply made. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 0:35
Good build quality with a premium feel, a smooth and grippy focusing ring, and a metal mount. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 2:45
The plastic body is durable, as it tends to bounce rather than dent when dropped. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 1:21
Features a metal mount, which is a premium feature for a budget-priced lens. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 1:37
Despite being made of plastic, it is well-built and the plastic is well-adjusted. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:31
The lens mount is made of metal. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:50
It's extremely light but feels durable. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:13
It has a metal mount. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:17
The plastic body has a nice feeling and doesn't feel like it will fall apart. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:25
It has a metal mount. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 4:14
Feels very solid despite its plastic construction. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 0:46
Features a durable metal lens mount. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 1:08
Despite being made of plastic, it has a nice build quality. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 0:26
It's robust and durable, continues to perform well even after being dropped. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 1:03

Bokeh (19)

It makes backgrounds look very creamy and nice. ▶ Lumix G7 25mm f1.7 Best Settings @ 2:40
The wide f/1.7 aperture creates a creamy background with nice bokeh and background blur. ▶ Lumix G7 25mm f1.7 Best Settings @ 2:50
The bokeh is very pleasant, with nice, soft, and round bokeh orbs. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 4:43
It's easy to create a shallow depth of field effect. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 0:41
Produces quality bokeh, creating beautiful, creamy background blur. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 1:55
It can produce a nice blurry background (bokeh) when the subject is close (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 5:36
Very capable of creating nice shallow depth of field. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 1:24
It provides a very nice depth of field. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:42
It has decent-looking bokeh. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 1:51
It's good for getting creamy bokeh and pleasant out-of-focus areas. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 1:48
The bokeh is pleasant. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 7:20
The f/1.7 aperture creates a nice shallow depth of field with smooth bokeh. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:14
Its multi-bladed aperture provides a smooth bokeh. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:52
The wide f/1.7 aperture allows for a shallow depth of field. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 5:03
You can get really nice shallow depth of field (bokeh). ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:37
The out-of-focus areas (bokeh) look smooth and natural. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 3:22
Produces pleasant bokeh with well-rendered out-of-focus highlights. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 8:49
It can create background blur (bokeh), which is an improvement over kit lenses. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 2:35
The wide aperture creates a nicely blown-out background with smooth bokeh, which is great for portraits. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 1:51

Usability (19)

It's hard to get a bad photo with it. ▶ Lumix G7 25mm f1.7 Best Settings @ 2:46
It's easy to manipulate to get the desired shot. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 0:48
It's fantastic for YouTube and vlogging work. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 1:03
It's a good lens for still pictures where you are behind the camera and can control the focus. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 2:28
It is suitable for controlled studio settings, live streaming, or product shots where focus can be pre-set. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 2:38
It is perfect for street photography. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 2:35
Combined with decent autofocus, it makes for a super smooth shooting process. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 2:00
It is well-balanced on most Lumix camera bodies (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:28
It feels better on very small camera bodies due to its size and weight. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:30
Its performance is straightforward and predictable. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 3:46
It is a reliable 'safe bet' that won't disappoint in any situation. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 6:53
Performs great with handheld high-resolution mode on compatible cameras. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 2:27
It is small, light, and easy to manage, with a useful focal length for general photography. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 3:38
Its compact and discreet size is great for candid street shots. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 2:42
It's a lens that could be considered for professional work like weddings. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 10:50
It is easy to use and provides great quality. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 0:08
It is a fun, convenient, and high-performing lens. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 0:56
It is versatile and can be used for a variety of projects, including commercial work. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 3:33
Its simplicity makes it an easy lens to use and difficult to make mistakes with. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 6:39

Sharpness (16)

Sharpness is very good, even wide open at f/1.7. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 4:25
It's sharp, even at f/1.7. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 4:07
Sharp in the center of the frame, even when shooting wide open at F1.7. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 1:06
It is sharp wide open. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 3:48
It's a very good lens that consistently delivers sharp results. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 4:13
Sharp, with F4 being the sweet spot, but still delivers great results wide open. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 1:53
It's very sharp in the center. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:10
It's pretty sharp wide open, unlike other lenses that need to be stopped down. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:29
Sharpness is excellent. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 4:34
The center is very sharp, even when wide open at f/1.7. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 4:38
When stopped down, it is noticeably sharper than a comparable zoom lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 4:54
It produces an extremely sharp image. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:36
Good sharpness, with a nice center at f/1.7 and excellent sharpness at f/4. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 4:20
It's extremely sharp. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:30
It delivers solid sharpness in the center, even wide open at f/1.7. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 2:15
Sharpness is very good wide open across the frame. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 2:37

Aperture (16)

It's a great lens with a very wide f/1.7 aperture. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 0:29
The wide f/1.7 aperture provides excellent low-light performance and creates significant background blur. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 2:01
The f/1.7 aperture provides a good amount of light and flexibility with depth of field and bokeh. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 1:41
It is very usable even at its widest f/1.7 aperture. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 3:55
The fast f/1.7 aperture is great for low light shooting. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 3:21
The wide F1.7 aperture makes it good in low light. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 1:40
Its fast f/1.7 aperture makes it well-suited for low-light photography and video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 7:24
The bright f/1.7 maximum aperture provides a bright image and is great for low-light situations. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 4:10
It has a wide f/1.7 aperture, which is great for taking portrait shots with a blurred background. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 3:25
It has a fast f/1.7 aperture, which is slightly quicker than the average f/1.8. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 0:48
The fast f/1.7 aperture is great for low light and creating background blur. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 1:29
The wide f/1.7 aperture allows for easier shooting in low-light and achieving shallow depth of field. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 0:37
The maximum aperture of f/1.7 provides a cinematic, shallow depth of field look. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 1:38
It has a fast f/1.7 aperture. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 2:05
The fast aperture provides very good low-light results. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 2:18
The fast F1.7 aperture is excellent in low-light situations. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 1:46

Controls (12)

The focus ring is 'smooth as butter' and very quiet, making it good for video. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 2:28
The manual focusing ring is well-damped and smooth, feeling like an old-school lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:15
The focus ring is smooth, which is amazing for pulling focus in video. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 0:59
The focus ring is smooth and precise, making manual focusing a pleasure. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 0:48
The focus ring feels nice to use. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 6:49
It is compatible with the linear manual focusing system in modern Panasonic cameras. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 6:56
The focus ring is well-damped. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 0:55
It has a large focusing ring. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:36
The fly-by-wire focus ring is nice and smooth. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:29
The lens has a smooth manual focus ring. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 1:34
It is easy to rack focus with and has a smooth focus ring. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 5:03
You can pull manual focus well without disturbing the footage too much. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 2:06

Accessories (12)

The included sun shade snaps on tight and is reversible to save space. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:30
Comes with a lens hood (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:09
The included rectangular lens hood looks quite good. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:15
It comes with a lens hood. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 0:55
It comes supplied with a lens hood. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 1:02
The lens hood is extremely easy to take on, off, or reverse. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 0:40
The lens cap still fits on even with a UV filter attached. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 - Lens hood does not fit. Or doe @ 3:16
Comes with a supplied lens hood. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 6:44
It comes with a nice and compact lens hood. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:38
The hood can be reversed for compact storage in a camera bag. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:55
A lens hood is included, and it can be reversed for compact transport. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 1:26
It comes with a lens hood. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 0:56

Focal Length/Range (11)

It's a capable and versatile lens, suitable for many types of photography. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 3:30
It has a versatile focal length (50mm full-frame equivalent), making it a great all-purpose standard lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:00
Its 50mm equivalent focal length is versatile for both planned cinematic shoots and run-and-gun situations. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 1:50
The 50mm equivalent field of view is super versatile. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 3:13
It's a great all-rounder lens (nifty 50 equivalent). ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 1:28
Its 50mm full-frame equivalent focal length provides a natural look for faces and depth. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:00
Versatile 50mm equivalent focal length that gives a natural, undistorted look. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 0:46
The 50mm equivalent focal length is very useful, leading the reviewer to use it more than expected despite its drawbacks. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 6:16
The 25mm (50mm full-frame equivalent) focal length is very versatile and a joy to use. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 3:40
The 25mm focal length is a standard 50mm full-frame equivalent, which is a versatile field of view. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 1:33
Its 50mm full-frame equivalent focal length produces very natural-looking images and videos. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 1:30

Low Light Performance (10)

The wide f/1.7 aperture helps combat the low-light weaknesses of Micro Four Thirds sensors. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 3:39
It performs great in low-light situations, producing a nice image without the graininess a kit lens would have. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial @ 2:03
It's a super fast f/1.7 lens, giving it great low light gathering ability. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 1:59
It is great for low-light scenarios due to its f/1.7 aperture. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 0:06
The f/1.7 aperture makes it very good in low light. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:03
Excellent low-light performance due to its fast F1.7 maximum aperture. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 1:20
The f/1.7 aperture is great for low-light. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:34
The wide f/1.7 aperture is great in low light, allowing for cleaner images by keeping the ISO down. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 1:20
It has great low light performance due to the fast F1.7 aperture. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:42
It has impressive low light performance with low noise. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 9:39

Features (7)

Paired with the companion app, it allows a solo creator to set and lock focus remotely. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 5:00
The companion app allows you to touch anywhere on the screen to grab focus. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 6:12
Compatible with all Micro Four Thirds cameras, including both Panasonic and Olympus. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 3:44
Uses a common and small 46mm filter thread, making filters more affordable. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 4:50
The lens doesn't change size or position when focusing. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 7:37
The filter thread doesn't rotate when focusing. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 8:01
It has a nice magnification ratio, allowing for macro-like close-up shots. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 3:10

Focusing (5)

It has a close focusing distance of 0.25m (0.8ft), making it useful for close-up shots. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 3:39
Has a very respectable minimum focus distance, making it good for product shots and close-up work. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 2:30
It has a good close-focusing distance of 25cm. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 6:32
Has a very short minimum focusing distance of about 0.25 meters. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 6:15
The minimum focus distance of 25cm is very decent. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 7:46

General (3)

It's a really dope lens. ▶ Lumix G7 25mm f1.7 Best Settings @ 0:06
It's a great little lens and a must-have for most Micro Four Thirds shooters. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 0:46
Known for its fast aperture, compact size, and affordable price point. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 0:12

Cons (129)

Build Quality (22)

The body is all plastic, which leads to a somewhat cheap feeling. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 2:07
There is no weather sealing. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 3:11
It is not a waterproof or weather-resistant lens. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 4:38
The lens body is made of all plastic. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 1:13
The lens is not weather-sealed, so it needs to be protected from the elements when shooting outdoors. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 3:46
The build quality may not be as robust as more expensive lenses. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 0:54
It's so lightweight that it can feel insubstantial or empty. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:04
It is not weather sealed (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 2:40
Build quality is a basic, bare-bones plastic design. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 6:44
The construction is very plastic and feels a little bit flimsy. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 0:46
It has a plastic lens mount. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 2:53
The body is made of plastic, though the mount is metal. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 0:41
The lens is not weather sealed. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 0:45
It is not weather sealed. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 7:50
The lens body is made entirely of plastic. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 1:30
The lens is not weather-sealed. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 4:59
It has a plastic build. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:26
It is not weather sealed. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:30
The plastic build doesn't feel as premium as a metal lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 4:26
There is no weather sealing. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 4:29
It is not weather-sealed. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 1:08
It is not weather sealed. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 0:33

Features (21)

It is not image stabilized. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 5:40
It does not have in-built stabilization, making it difficult to shoot steady video without a tripod or other stabilization system. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 4:23
It lacks image stabilization, which can result in shaky video footage if the camera body does not have in-body stabilization. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! @ 3:27
The lens is not stabilized, which is unfortunate for those who shoot handheld video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 6:06
Does not have built-in image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 2:29
It does not have any optical image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 5:26
The 46mm filter thread is a less common size, so filters can be harder to find and more expensive. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 7:25
The 46mm filter thread is fairly small, likely requiring step-up rings for larger filters. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 0:58
It does not have image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 1:04
It doesn't have Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 7:44
It is not stabilized, which is a drawback for handheld video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:28
The lens lacks image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 3:44
The lens is not stabilized. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 5:09
There is no image stabilisation. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:26
Not recommended for filming vacations because of the lack of image stabilisation. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 14:27
It lacks image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 1:39
The lens does not have built-in stabilization. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 11:15
It's not a true macro lens, but can produce macro-like shots. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 3:32
The lens does not have image stabilization. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 2:46
It doesn't have any built-in stabilization. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 4:44
When using manual focus, any small jitters will be picked up by the camera, requiring a very sturdy tripod to avoid. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 5:44

Controls (17)

It doesn't have any physical switches, toggles, or special features. ▶ I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm @ 6:31
The focus ring lacks a rubber coating. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 2:25
The manual focus is non-linear and speed-dependent, which means turning the ring slowly has little effect while turning it fast overshoots the focus point, making it inaccurate. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 3:03
The inaccuracy of the manual focus can be a deal-breaker for shooting video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, @ 3:47
It uses an indirect, focus-by-wire manual focus ring, which results in a very slight delay. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 4:23
There is no AF/MF switch or aperture ring on the lens body. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 7:34
The manual focus ring is extremely loose with no resistance, which makes it very easy to accidentally bump and knock your subject out of focus. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:46
The biggest problem is the manual focus. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 1:47
It uses a 'focus by wire' system for manual focus, which causes a delay between turning the ring and the focus changing. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 2:05
The manual focus feels unnatural and is tedious to use, making it difficult for video shots like a rack focus. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW @ 2:50
The manual focus is horrible. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 4:56
The focusing is focus-by-wire, which can cause latency. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 2:22
There is no manual focus switch on the lens; it must be controlled from the camera. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 1:02
It is a focus-by-wire lens, which is not as nice to use as a lens with mechanical hard stops. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 5:06
The focus ring can be difficult to use, making it easy to miss focus. ▶ Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Re @ 8:07
The focus-by-wire system makes manual focusing difficult, with delays that make focus pulls hard to execute. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 3:04
The manual focus ring's response is inconsistent; a slow turn focuses slowly, while a quick turn causes the focus to jump, making it hard to be consistent. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? @ 4:05

Image Quality (16)

Vignetting is evident and noticeable, though easily corrected. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 4:13
Some users have reported high flare levels in direct sunlight. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 5:06
It is not a 'charismatic' lens and its rendering is 'nothing special'. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 4:10
Has clearly visible vignetting when wide open (common to both lenses). ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 6:00
A little bit of chromatic aberration can be seen in some video shots. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 6:18
The lens exhibits some flaring when shooting into the sun. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 9:19
Slight vignetting is visible in RAW files. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 2:13
It suffers from longitudinal chromatic aberrations. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 3:34
It has poor performance in bright light, losing contrast and exhibiting a large amount of flaring when the sun hits the glass directly. ▶ The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You N @ 4:47
There is some light fall-off (vignetting) towards the corners when shooting wide open. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 4:19
The lens is rather sensitive to backlight, so using the hood is recommended. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 6:32
Can have issues with chromatic aberration, which can be prominent on some Olympus cameras that lack in-body corrections for it. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 8:13
Vignetting is present at all apertures. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 5:24
Flaring in direct sunlight has been reported by many users. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 10:31
The image quality is not as good as the Canon 50mm lens. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 14:36
Longitudinal chromatic aberrations are visible at wide apertures like f/1.7 and f/2. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 7:18

Autofocus (16)

Using autofocus for video results in distracting focus breathing and hunting. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 1:14
The lens breathes when it locks focus, even when using the app, making it poor for cinematic focus pulls. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 5:25
When paired with the G7, the autofocus is sluggish and unpredictable while recording video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 2:26
Moving the camera around greatly reduces the effectiveness of the autofocus in video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 2:53
Even on a tripod, moving objects in the frame leads to slow focus adjustments. ▶ Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds @ 2:59
Autofocus performance can be a bit slow, particularly in low light conditions. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 2:57
Autofocus seems to be slower when shooting in 4K. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 3:20
It has a lot of focus breathing, which is not ideal for video. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 4:47
Focus breathing is present and visible. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 2:25
Autofocus can exhibit some pulsing in the background when used with Panasonic cameras. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 3:58
Autofocus is not completely silent. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 1:15
Autofocus can be a bit more sluggish when used on Olympus cameras compared to Lumix bodies. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 6:09
It sometimes makes a small click sound when focusing, which could be an issue for video. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 8:41
The lens suffers from focus shift, which is most visible around f/2.8 and f/4, causing the point of focus to shift backwards. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 2:59
Visible focus breathing makes it less suitable for video recording. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 6:57
There was a lot of focus breathing in testing. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 5:47

Sharpness (10)

It is a bit softer at f/1.7 compared to being stopped down to f/2. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 5:24
The corners lack sharpness when shooting wide open. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 3:51
Image gets very soft at F14 and is almost unusable at F22 due to diffraction. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 2:54
It is a little bit soft towards the edges. ▶ Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? @ 1:15
It's not sharp on the edges when shooting wide open at F1.7. ▶ Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good ' @ 6:35
The corners are soft when shooting wide open at f/1.7. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 5:04
Exhibits some softness towards the corners, especially when wide open. ▶ Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review @ 6:54
Sharpness is only okay, especially on the edges at wide apertures, and is never that great even when stopped down. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 5:10
Sharpness at F1.7 is not optimal. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 10:45
It might not be the sharpest lens available. ▶ 5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens @ 0:32

Bokeh (8)

At longer distances, the bokeh can appear more busy and distracting. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review @ 2:21
The bokeh is not as smooth or soft as the more expensive Leica lens. ▶ Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? @ 5:58
Some users may find the bokeh to be a little too busy. ▶ Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantast @ 9:58
The bokeh balls can have a slightly "oniony" look. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 2:04
Bokeh balls lose their round shape towards the edges of the frame. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW @ 2:06
There are rare cases of onion rings in the bokeh highlights. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 7:10
The bokeh is not exceptional. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 7:14
Bokeh can look harsh with very busy backgrounds. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 8:52

Usability (5)

It's a jack-of-all-trades lens, not being the absolute best for any specific purpose. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 0:52
Manually focusing is very difficult for a solo operator who is also on camera. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 1:42
It's not a suitable lens for a vlogger. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 4:09
To achieve maximum sharpness, users need to use a specific in-camera workaround to counteract the focus shift. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 4:32
The workaround for focus shift has limitations: it only works in manual exposure mode and can be overridden by the camera in very low light. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 6:25

Focal Length/Range (4)

The focal length is too tight for vlogging on a Micro Four Thirds camera because of the 2x crop factor. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 0:31
It's too cropped in for vlogging at arm's length. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review @ 12:18
The 50mm equivalent focal length may feel tight for some users. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photo @ 4:32
It is not a macro lens, with a maximum magnification of only 0.14x. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review @ 9:22

Physical Attributes (3)

It's fairly large for a 25mm f/1.7 Micro Four Thirds lens; not the smallest available. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of @ 1:23
It's rather big compared to other Micro Four Thirds lenses. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 0:18
It's too big and bulky for a Micro Four Thirds prime lens. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 3:10

Accessories (2)

The lens hood attachment is unintuitive, as it requires unscrewing a ring first, which causes confusion for users. ▶ Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 - Lens hood does not fit. Or doe @ 1:16
The lens hood is tight and can be easy to put on crooked. ▶ Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review @ 1:48

Low Light Performance (1)

It is not considered optimal for nighttime photography. ▶ This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review @ 3:52

Aperture (1)

At f/1.7, the depth of field is paper-thin, which makes keeping a subject in focus very challenging. ▶ Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? @ 1:06

Distortion (1)

It shows a slight amount of barrel distortion in RAW files. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 2:28

Focusing (1)

The close-focusing distance doesn't allow for real macro pictures. ▶ Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review @ 6:48

Value for Money (1)

It is too expensive for the performance and build quality it offers. ▶ Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review @ 5:51

Review sources

Panasonic Lumix 25mm F/1.7 lens Review by TS Tech Gear — 16 pros, 10 cons
Panasonic LUMIX 25mm F1.7 Prime Lens Review: Plastic Fantastic! by Geeky Nerdy Techy — 15 pros, 9 cons
Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7 Full Review 13 pros, 11 cons
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 prime lens review by Camerahoarders — 15 pros, 9 cons
Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 or Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4? by Matti Sulanto — 15 pros, 6 cons
This Is Why I Love 50's - Lumix G 25mm f1.7 Asph. Review by Ville Rasku — 10 pros, 8 cons
Lumix 25mm f1.7 In 2022? - Lens Long Term Review 12 pros, 6 cons
Panasonic Micro 4/3 Lumix 25mm f:1.7 Review 9 pros, 6 cons
I Didn't Expect This From a £149 Lens – Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review 11 pros, 3 cons
Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Lens Final Review After a Few Months of Shooting by ArtoftheImage — 10 pros, 4 cons
Panasonic Lumix f1.7 25mm G Lens Review | Cheap Micro 4/3rds Prime Lens 9 pros, 5 cons
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 REVIEW 9 pros, 5 cons
Cinematic GH5 footage with a CHEAP lens? | Lumix 25mm 1.7 Review 11 pros, 3 cons
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F/1.7 real world review H-H025 ASPH, best street photography lens? 9 pros, 4 cons
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens for Video - A User Review 8 pros, 5 cons
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 - a REVIEW 7 pros, 6 cons
Panasonic 25 mm/F1.7 ASPH Lens review. Is this lens a good 'nifty fifty'? by Avp Studios — 10 pros, 3 cons
Panasonic 25mm f1.7 Review- Best Budget lens for micro 4/3s? 9 pros, 4 cons
Lumix G 25mm 1.7 ASPH - Vlogging lens for the Panasonic G7? A Conversation with Mos 6 pros, 6 cons
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Review 11 pros, 1 cons
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 – A Budget Beast for Street Photography! by rphy samstill — 8 pros, 4 cons
The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 Lens: 10 Pros and 1 Con (That You Need to Know) by Aperture Atlas — 10 pros, 1 cons
Panasonic 25mm F1.7 Review - TRASH? 8 pros, 2 cons
5 Reasons to Buy Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH. Lens by Buying On a Budget — 7 pros, 2 cons
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 samples and beginner tutorial by Aarons Practical Reviews — 7 pros, 0 cons
Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 | An Affordable MUST HAVE Lens! by Mirth Films — 5 pros, 2 cons
Panasonic Lumix 25mm f/1.7 Review 4 pros, 3 cons
Lumix G7 25mm f1.7 Best Settings 4 pros, 0 cons
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f1.7 - Lens hood does not fit. Or does it? Unboxing Review 2 pros, 1 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH worth buying?

Based on 29 independent YouTube reviews, the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH scores 3.7/5 with 270 positive and 129 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #36 in the Lenses category.

What do reviewers like most about the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH?

The most praised aspects are value for money, physical attributes, image quality — Value for Money (37 mentions), Physical Attributes (30 mentions), Image Quality (30 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH?

Reviewers most frequently criticize build quality, features — Build Quality (22 mentions), Features (21 mentions).

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