Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
64 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
97 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
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1:2★ |
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 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.454score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.139score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.
