Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 Z 25mm
Viltrox
88 Overall Score
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AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm
AstrHori
50 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 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
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 Z 25mm | AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | Nano multilayer coating | special coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/27 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 6 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 39 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 25 mm★ | 27 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 Z 25mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm
- Strong macro (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average social proof (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 Z 25mm0.448score per dollar
vs
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm0.557score per dollar
AstrHori AF 27mm F2.8 Auto Focus APS-C Large Aperture Prime 27mm offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox AF 25mm f1.7 Z 25mm
Scores 88 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
