Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 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 S S-E100 100mm
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
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-E100 100mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 100 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 100 mm |
| Elements | 10 | 13 |
| Groups | 12 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Multi-Coated |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.7 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.18 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Dual phase linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 204 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.25x | 1:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- 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 (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average bokeh (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Z 25mm offers 7.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
