Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
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
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
The Sigma 16mm F1.4 DC DN lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent low-light performance, making it a versatile choice for travel, street, and astrophotography. While some note the lack of weather sealing and plastic build, the lens is considered a great value for its price.
Pros
- Sharp even at f/1.4
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Excellent low-light performance
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
Cons
- No weather sealing
- Plastic build
- No aperture ring
- Some vignetting wide open
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 16 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 130 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x★ | 0.1x |
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)
Sigma Contemporary 16mm f/1.4 DC DN 16mm
- Strong build (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.