Deciding on whether to buy a product like PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens or perhaps SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens vs SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens

PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens specs

PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens
 SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens specs

SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
Lens type: Prime

Lens type: Prime

Lens category: Standard

Lens category: Wide-angle

Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds mount

Compatibility: Micro Four Thirds mount

Image stabilisation: No

Image stabilisation: No

OPTICAL FEATURES

OPTICAL FEATURES

Focal length: 25 mm

Focal length: 16 mm

35 mm equivalent: 50 mm

35 mm equivalent: 24 mm

Maximum aperture: f/1.7

Maximum aperture: f/1.4

Minimum aperture: f/22

Minimum aperture: f/16

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Focusing: Manual & autofocus

Minimum focusing distance: 0.25 m

Minimum focusing distance: 25 cm

CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION

Elements and grouping: 8 elements in 7 groups

Elements and grouping: 16 elements in 13 groups

Diaphragm blades: 7 blades

Special elements: – FLD x 3
– SLD x 2
– Moulded x 2

Filter diameter: 46 mm

Diaphragm blades: 9 rounded blades

GENERAL

Filter diameter: 67 mm

Internal focusing: Yes

Box contents: – Panasonic Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens
– Lens cap
– Lens hood
– Rear lens cap

GENERAL
Dimensions: 52 x 60.8 mm (D x L)

Weight: 125 g

Box contents: – Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
– Lens hood
– Front cap
– Back cap
– Instruction manual

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Dimensions: 72.2 x 92.9 mm (D x L)

Weight: 405 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years (2nd year onwards by registration)

Price: £138

Price: £399

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.1 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens or SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 850 products in the same category as PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens, which is the Lenses category. Of these 850 products the average price was £196.11, the most expensive was £3049 and the cheapest was just £0.05. We then looked at the price of the 850 in the same as the SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, which of course the average was £196.11, top price was £3049 and cheapest £0.05.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Panasonic and Sigma, the average was £378.99 for Panasonic, £419.29 for Sigma. The max for each was £4299/£999 and minimum was £19.99/£129

Price analysis of PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens

Price analysis of SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens

  • PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens
  • Ideal for portraiture
  • Compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Aperture range: f/1.7 – f/22
  • Perfect for scenery or portraiture, the Panasonic Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens offers high-speed photography.The 50 mm focal distance provides a similar viewing angle and perspective to human eyes, so you’ll be able to achieve shots closer to what you actually see.Getting creative The Lumix G 25 mm Standard Prime Lens has a large aperture which allows you create stunning bokeh in your photos for creative shots with sharp subjects against softly blurred backgrounds. This also means that you’ll be able to take photos in lower light conditions without requiring a flash. It allows you to take advantage of the high-speed autofocus of many cameras, and the inner focus drive system allows you to keep excellent resolution no matter what the focussing distance. The stepping motor keeps focussing smooth whether you’re taking photos or recording a video. The metal mount makes this lens durable enough for use when you’re out and about. With an Ultra High Refractive Index (UHR) that reducing ghosting and flare, the Panasonic Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens will let you take stunning street photos or portraits.
  • Product codes: 5025232835126
  • SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens
  • Ideal for landscape and architecture
  • Compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Aperture range: f/1.4 – f/16
  • Top features: – Large aperture offers great low light shots – Wide-angle view for travel, landscape and group photos – Practical design is compact enough for travels Large apertureFeel confident shooting on overcast days and indoors with the Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens. The fast f/1.4 aperture lets in plenty of light and creates a beautifully blurred background that makes your portraits pop with a sharp foreground focus. It’s compatible with Micro Four Thirds mounts from Olympus and Panasonic.Wide-angle viewThe wide-angle focal length is equivalent to 24 mm on 35 mm film. Capture the sweeping Highlands of Scotland, the beauty of Edinburgh Castle, or the groomsmen in kilts at a family wedding.Practical designThe Sigma 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C is compact enough to take on your travels without taking up too much space in your carry-on. It’s practical too, with a dust- and splash-proof design so you don’t have to worry about it when the weather turns.
  • Product codes: 85126402631

What’s better PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens or SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens?

There are obviously a number of differences between PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens and SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £138 cost of PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens is closer to the expectation you had than the £399 pricep point of SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens and SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas SIGMA 16 mm f/1.4 DC DN C Wide-angle Prime Lens scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Lenses as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



PANASONIC Lumix G 25 mm f/1.7 Standard Prime Lens



Rating:
8.97 out of
10