The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C 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. Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is the longer of the two lenses at 81mm. The Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 with a length of 52mm, is 29mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C also has a larger diameter of 67mm compared to the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7's 61mm diameter.
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, 58% (177g) lighter than the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C's weight of 302g.
Filter Threads
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has a filter size of 58mm 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 58mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7:
Lens Mounts
The Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C has the Nikon Z 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 RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30 for the Nikon Z Mount and OM System OM-3 Astro, OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount.
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is also available in the Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Meike 23mm F1.4 APS-C is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 23mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
34.5mm 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.
