7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 § 03 Head to head
7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 vs Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)
7Artisans 25mm f/0.95 is 18 g lighter. Meike 25mm f/0.95 is $74 cheaper.
Both lenses are made for the Micro Four Thirds mount: the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 is a 25mm f/0.95 prime, and the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) is a 25mm f/0.95 prime. On paper they trade blows, with 2 advantages each.
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Key differences
Why is the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 better than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- 18 g lighter (582 g vs 600 g)
- Smaller filter thread (52 mm vs 62 mm)
Why is the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better than the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95?
- $74 cheaper ($295 list price vs $369 list price)
- Newer design (2022 vs 2021)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 18 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 18 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 | Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 25mm | 25mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/0.95 | f/0.95 |
| Minimum aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weight | 582 g ◆ | 600 g |
| Dimensions | 63 x 99.7 mm | — |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.25 m | 0.25 m |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 13 | 13 |
| Optical construction | 11 elements / 9 groups | 11 elements / 9 groups |
| Filter size | 52 mm ◆ | 62 mm |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Fujifilm X, Canon EF-M, L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Canon EF-M |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Price | $369 list price | $295 list price ◆ |
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Sample frames
7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C)?
- The 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 weighs 582 g, 18 g less than the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) (600 g).
- Do the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 and the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better for street photography?
- For street photography, the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 18 g lighter to carry.
- Is the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 or the Meike 25 mm f/0.95 (APS-C) better for travel?
- For travel, the 7Artisans 25 mm f/0.95 has the edge: it is 18 g lighter to carry.
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