One focal length, and usually the widest aperture the money buys · review
A light 25 mm f/1.7 for Micro Four Thirds bodies, Panasonic and Olympus, that frames like a 50 mm on full frame. It ships from Amazon Germany at about $179.
At 125 grams, the 25mm F1.7 barely adds weight to a Micro Four Thirds body. Its 50 mm-equivalent view suits daily photography, and f/1.7 helps in dim light.
It focuses to 0.25 m, close enough for food and small objects.
This offer is the European H-H025E-K, shipped by Amazon Germany at about $179. Warranty handling may differ for a US buyer.
Owners of Panasonic G and Olympus bodies looking for their first fast prime.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 2, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (Panasonic and Olympus/OM System) |
|---|---|
| Focal length | 25 mm; Panasonic gives 50 mm equivalent |
| Aperture | f/1.7 to f/22 |
| Angle of view | 47° diagonal |
| Close focus | 0.25 m (9.8 in) |
| Filter | 46 mm |
| Weight | 125 g (4.4 oz) |
| Version | H-H025E-K, the European code |
| Amazon reference | B014X35XLU |
| EAN | 5025232835126 |
An equivalent focal length is a calculation that describes the field of view on a full-frame camera; the engraved focal length never changes. Micro Four Thirds crops by about 2×, so 25 mm frames like 50 mm on full frame.
Yes. Panasonic lists Micro Four Thirds mounts, shared by Panasonic and Olympus (OM System).
The model code H-H025E-K is European, and the offer ships from Amazon Germany. Check warranty terms before ordering.
At $179, it is the 4 cheapest of the 8 models in this category published here.
8.3/ 10
A small, bright and inexpensive standard lens for Micro Four Thirds. The import offer is the only reservation.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Mount | Focal length | Aperture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 | $179 | Micro Four Thirds (Panasonic and Olympus/OM System) | 25 mm; Panasonic gives 50 mm equivalent | f/1.7 to f/22 |
| Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G | $167 | Nikon F, FX (full frame); works on DX | 50 mm | f/1.8 |
| Lightdow 85mm F1.8 Manual (EF) | $97 | Canon EF and EF-S DSLRs | 85 mm | f/1.8, set on the lens |
| TTARTISAN AF 50mm F1.8 Neo (FE) | $89 | Sony E, full frame | 50 mm | f/1.8 |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $179 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Micro Four Thirds owners who want a small, bright standard lens.
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Canon RF, full frame · 45mm · f/1.2 · STM · one PMo aspheric element · digital distortion correction
Canon’s affordable f/1.2 standard prime for RF bodies, made possible by digital distortion correction, sold by Amazon.com for about $429.
Best for: Canon RF owners who want a bright everyday lens for low light and soft backgrounds.
≈ $429
Canon EF and EF-S mount · 85mm · f/1.8 · fully manual focus and aperture · no electronic contacts · 6 rounded blades · internal focus
A fully manual 85 mm f/1.8 portrait lens for Canon DSLRs at about $97. It has no electronic contacts, so the camera must be set to manual exposure.
Best for: Canon DSLR owners who want to try 85 mm portraits cheaply and are happy to focus by hand.
≈ $97
Nikon F, FX · 50mm · f/1.8 · 47° angle of view on FX · 0.45 m (1.48 ft) close focus · 0.15× · SWM · 58mm filter
Nikon’s classic 50 mm f/1.8 for F-mount DSLRs, with 10,193 ratings at 4.8 stars and a price around $167.
Best for: Nikon DSLR owners buying their first fast prime.
≈ $167
