Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 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-S85 85mm
The Panasonic Lumix 85mm f/1.8 lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, beautiful bokeh, and compact lightweight design, particularly for portraits and low-light photography. Users praise its fast and quiet autofocus, good build quality, and excellent value for money, though a few mention plastic construction and occasional autofocus hunting. It works well on Lumix S series bodies and is recommended for both photo and video work.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Beautiful bokeh
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Compact and lightweight design
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Occasional autofocus hunting
- No built-in image stabilization
- Tight fit on camera mount
- Autofocus not fastest for action
Scores
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 85 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 8 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Linear AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 800 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.13x★ |
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)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Panasonic LUMIX S S-S85 85mm
- Strong bokeh (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm offers 2.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 69 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
