Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
66 Overall Score
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Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Nikon
91 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 Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 12 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 67 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.24x★ |
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 Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
No current pricing available
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
