Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro vs Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph.
Both are Micro Four Thirds lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.17 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 5× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
Pick the Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph. if
- You need 1½ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.7 vs f/2.8)
Spec differences
14 differences| Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro | Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph. | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Laowa
|
Panasonic
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Prime
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.7
1½ stops faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
125 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
52 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
60.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
46 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
closer
|
0.25 m
|
| Max magnification |
5×
larger
|
0.14×
|
| Aperture blades |
8
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 6 groups
|
8 elements / 7 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
not listed
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2015
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Micro Four Thirds both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
This 25mm f/2.8 macro lens from Laowa fits Micro Four Thirds mount cameras. A manual-focus macro lens from Laowa for extreme close-ups.
Our notes
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 Asph.
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