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Pergear 25mm f/1.7
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Pergear · 25 mm · f/1.7 · Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds mount · APS-C

Pergear 25mm f/1.7

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KEY FACTS
BrandPergear
Announcement dateApr 2024
Released2024
Production started2024
Production statusIn Production
What We Like
+Ultra-compact and lightweight at 165g, ideal for travel and everyday carry
+Bright f/1.7 aperture excels in low-light conditions and produces strong bokeh for subject separation
+Excellent build quality with all-metal construction and smooth, well-damped controls
+Close focusing distance of 20cm enables macro-style photography and creative compositions
+Exceptional value at around $75 USD with multi-coated optics and solid performance
Worth Knowing
−Manual focus only with no autofocus; requires practice and modern camera focus-peaking aids for accuracy
−Soft corner sharpness and vignetting when wide open at f/1.7; best results when stopped down to f/5.6-f/8
−Infinity focus point overshoots, requiring slight adjustment backward to achieve accurate infinity focus
−Prone to flare at wide apertures; lens hood essential for backlit shooting

General

Brand
Pergear
Announcement date
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Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Apr 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Production started
2024
Production status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Read our notes on general
The Pergear 25mm f/1.7 is an ultra-affordable, compact manual-focus prime designed for APS-C mirrorless systems with a versatile 37.5mm equivalent focal length. Its bright f/1.7 aperture, solid all-metal build, and exceptional value make it ideal for budget-conscious photographers and those learning manual focus, though wide-open sharpness, vignetting, and the need for focus-peaking assistance are notable limitations best mitigated by stopping down.

Optics

Full Frame Equivalent
37.5mm
Minimum Aperture
f/22
Optical Design
7 Elements in 5 Groups
Angle of View
57.4°
Min focal length
25 mm
Max focal length
25 mm
Focal range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
25 mm
Zoom lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Max aperture wide
1.7
Max aperture zoom
1.7
Blades
ⓘ
Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
10020
Autofocus mode
No
Closest focusing distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
20 cm01500

Focus

Focus Throw
Short

Build

Material
All-metal construction
Aperture Ring
Clicked, full-stop increments

Coatings

Multi Layer Coating
Yes
Flare/Ghosting
Low-reflection multi-layer coating

Physical

Maximum format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
APS-C
Lens weight
165 g
Lens diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
46 mm
Lens length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
37 mm
Front filter size
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Diameter of attachable filters.
37 mm
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Fujifilm X, Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, Micro Four Thirds