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Review on Capture Stunning Shots with 7artisans 25mm F1.8 Lens for Olympus & Panasonic MFT Cameras in Black! by Shane Mack

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Nice little manual lens

I needed a fast, compact prime lens for taking stills and video with the Panasonic G85. It fits for way less money than I thought I would have to spend. The construction is very good; the lens barrel and mount are metal, the focus and aperture rings are well cushioned, and nothing feels cheap. I think the picture quality is good; There are definitely sharper lenses out there, but I'm not looking at pixels. The large aperture is good for low-light shots, and the 12 blades create a nice round (if sometimes oblong) bokeh. As others have pointed out, the focus travel is fairly short. The bezel doesn't click either, which I prefer but others might not like. I like that the lens is fully manual, but some might prefer the Panasonic 25mm f/1.7, which has autofocus and electronic controls. I love that I can toss it in my camera bag and take another option with me since it's so durable and small.

Pros
  • Easy to read control panel
Cons
  • Compatibility

Comments (2)

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April 22, 2023
Great lens at a great price for your M43 camera body!
March 30, 2023
Nice little manual lens