The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 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 Macro 30mm F2.8 is the longer of the two lenses at 64mm. The Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 with a length of 52mm, is 12mm shorter. On the other hand, the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 has a larger diameter of 61mm compared to the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8's 59mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 and Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 Size and Weight 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, which means it is 55g (30%) lighter than the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 which has a weight of 180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 have the same Filter thread size of 46mm .
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Panasonic G 25mm F1.7 and the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 has the same Micro Four Thirds lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Micro Four Thirds lenses are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 .
Focal Range
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.
On the other hand, the Panasonic Macro 30mm F2.8 is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 30mm which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 60mm when used on a FourThirds format camera.
