Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
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Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Canon
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 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
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
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Specifications
| Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm | Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 16 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-S |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.11 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | DC Micro Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 457 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
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Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm wins 4 specs while Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS wins 3.
