The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the 7artisans 35mm F1.2 and the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 is the longer of the two lenses at 52mm. The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 with a length of 36mm, is 16mm shorter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 weighs 125g, 16% (25g) lighter than the 7artisans 35mm F1.2's weight of 150g.
Filter Threads
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has a filter size of 43mm whereas the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 43mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the 7artisans 35mm F1.2:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7:
Lens Mounts
The 7artisans 35mm F1.2 has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-T30 III, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is also available in the Canon EF-M and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
7artisans 35mm F1.2 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
52.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 25mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 50mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
