Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
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7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
7Artisans
58 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
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | 7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 55 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 5 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | multi-layer coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 14★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.27 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 49 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 350 mm |
| Max Magnification | 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)
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong macro (66th percentile)
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average optical (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.454score per dollar
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7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm1.192score per dollar
7Artisans Photoelectric 55mm f/1.4 55mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Scores 64 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
