Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Nikon
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 lens for Fuji X mount is widely praised for its sharpness, fast and quiet autofocus, and excellent build quality relative to its budget price. Users note it resolves 40MP sensors well and produces beautiful bokeh, though some wish it had an aperture ring with click stops and mention it is heavier than comparable lenses. A few isolated issues include receiving the wrong hood and one copy lacking sharpness compared to the Viltrox 35mm Air lens.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Great build quality for the price
- Beautiful bokeh
- Resolves 40MP sensors well
Cons
- No aperture ring with click stops
- Heavier than comparable lenses
- Sharpness drops in corners
- Some copies less sharp than Viltrox 35mm Air
- Wrong hood received in one case
Sharpness 8
Autofocus performance 4
Build quality 5
Value for money 6
Aperture ring 3
Weight 3
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Nano Crystal Coat |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.68 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | USM |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 35 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong optical (74th percentile)
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average build (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR 2182 16-35mm
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.