Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
65 Overall Score
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Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
Brightin Star
70 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
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Portrait
Street
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 50 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 6 |
| Groups | 10 | 4 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | multi layer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 10★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 43 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | manual focus only |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm★ | 380 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)
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong aperture (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average af (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.455score per dollar
vs
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm1.006score per dollar
Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Brightin Star 50mm F1.8 50mm
Scores 70 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
