Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
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
Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
The Panasonic Leica 25mm f/1.4 lens is highly praised for its excellent image quality, weather sealing, and fast aperture. Users love its sharpness, contrast, and compact size, making it a perfect everyday lens for Micro Four Thirds cameras. The autofocus is quiet and efficient, and the lens performs well in low light. However, some users have questions about the lens hood availability.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Weather sealing
- Fast f/1.4 aperture
- Sharp and contrasty
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Lens hood not included
- Not a pancake design
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.34 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.11x |
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 G Leica DG Summilux H-XA025 25mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average macro (33rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.