SG-image 25mm F1.8 is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Standard Prime lens with APS-C / DX max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
Z Mount cameras.
What type of photography is the SG-image 25mm F1.8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the SG-image 25mm F1.8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
There is only one more lens with the Nikon Z mount that has the exact same focal and aperture range with the SG-image 25mm F1.8, the 7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lite.
Lenses in Nikon Z Mount with Same Focal and Aperture Range
Reasons to Buy the SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 APS-C Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 APS-C lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
| Autofocus |
| Hood supplied |
| Fast Aperture |
| 9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh |
| Light weight at only 145g / 5.1 oz |
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Lens Mount
SG-image 25mm F1.8 is compatible with cameras that have a Nikon Z lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon Z lenses are RED Komodo-X 6K Z, Nikon Z50 II and Nikon Z30.
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a maximum diameter of 67mm and a total length of 32mm. It weighs 145g / 5.1 oz.
SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a filter thread of 52mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your SG-image 25mm F1.8:
You can also check All Nikon Z Mount Lenses with 52mm Filter Thread Size to find the matching lenses.
Focal Range
SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a fixed focal length of 25mm which has a 35mm equivalent focal range of 37.5mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
Optical Image Stabilization
SG-image 25mm F1.8 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).
Maximum Magnification Ratio
SG-image 25mm F1.8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.1x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.3m. 0.1x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Standard Prime type Nikon Z mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:
Aperture
The SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 APS-C features a maximum aperture of F1.8 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F16. With an exceptionally wide F1.8 maximum aperture, this lens excels in challenging low-light environments, letting you shoot at lower ISO speeds to keep images clean and noise-free. Given the wider 25mm field of view, the background will naturally stay a bit more in focus, making it ideal for environmental portraits, street photography, or landscapes where context matters. Stopping down to F16 gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
SG-image 25mm F1.8's optical formula consists of 7 elements in 5 groups . Special elements used in this design is 3 high-refractive-index.
Lens Hood
SG-image 25mm F1.8 comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Body Colour
SG-image 25mm F1.8 is available in Black and Silver color.
Popular Comparisons of SG-image 25mm F1.8
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the SG-image 25mm F1.8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of SG-image 25mm F1.8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the SG-image AF 25mm F1.8 APS-C.
Top Alternatives of SG-image 25mm F1.8 in Other Lens Mounts
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