Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm

Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm

Viltrox
64 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Panasonic
70 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

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews

This 50mm f1.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially with Lumix cameras. Users find it a great value for low-light photography and video, with many calling it a must-have in any kit. The only minor note is that it's a standard prime, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.

Pros
  • Sharp image quality
  • Lightweight design
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Great for low light
  • Good value for money
Cons
  • Standard prime lens limitations
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Autofocus performance 4
👍 Low light performance 4
👍 Build quality 3
👍 Value for money 3
👍 Weight 3

Scores

Macro
Viltrox
51
Panasonic
83
Street
Viltrox
73
Panasonic
70
Professional
Viltrox
56
Panasonic
72
Travel
Viltrox
58
Panasonic
68
Portrait
Viltrox
65
Panasonic
51
Budget
Viltrox
65
Panasonic
63
Video Cinema
Viltrox
64
Panasonic
63
Wildlife Sports
Viltrox
54
Panasonic
63
Landscape
Viltrox
55
Panasonic
61

Specifications

Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mmPanasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
Optics
Typeprimemacro
Focal Length Min25 mm100 mm
Focal Length Max25 mm100 mm
Elements1213
Groups1011
Aspherical Elements23★
ED Elements13★
CoatingHD Multilayer Nano CoatingMulti-Coated
Aperture
Max Aperturef/16f/22
Min Aperturef/1.7f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony EL-Mount
FormatAPS-Cfull-frame★
Weather Sealed✗✓★
Weight0.17 kg★0.30 kg
Filter Thread52 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeSTMDual phase linear motor★
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance300 mm204 mm★
Max Magnification0.11x1:1★

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)

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Below average aperture (21st percentile)
  • Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (34th percentile)

Pricing

Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm

No current pricing available

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Verdict

★ Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm

Scores 70 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.

Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm Better at:

BudgetStreetPortrait

Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm Better at:

MacroTravelLandscapeProfessionalWildlife Sports

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