7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
7Artisans
52 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Viltrox
86 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Video Cinema
Professional
Budget
Street
Wildlife Sports
Landscape
Macro
Travel
Specifications
| 7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm | Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 27 mm |
| Elements | 7 | 15 |
| Groups | 5 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multilayer Coating | HD Nano multilayer coating with water-resistant and antifouling coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.2 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.2 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 12★ | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.56 kg |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | manual focus only | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2★ | 0.15x |
Pros & Cons
7Artisans Lite Series 25mm f/1.8 25mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (75th percentile)
- Below average af (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 27mm
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.