Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
Lightdow
63 Overall Score
vs
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
65 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
No customer feedback yet
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
Scores
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Specifications
| Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm | Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 24 mm | 25 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 25 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 12 |
| Groups | 6 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano-coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/3.8 | f/1.7 |
| Constant | — | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.06 kg★ | 0.17 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VCM | STM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.11x★ |
Pros & Cons
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong bokeh (76th percentile)
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
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)
Pricing
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm0.631score per dollar
vs
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.455score per dollar
Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Lightdow 24mm F3.8 Pancake 24mm wins 4 specs while Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm wins 3.
