Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
Tamron
63 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
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | — |
| Groups | 10 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1★ | — |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | — |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | — |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | VXD (Voice-coil eXtreme-torque Drive) linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 150 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)
Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong macro (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average optical (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.454score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm0.101score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm wins 5 specs while Tamron Di III 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 -A VC VXD 29-480mm wins 4.
