Viltrox Air Series AF 25mm f/1.7 25mm
Viltrox
45 Overall Score
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Yongnuo
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Viltrox Air Series AF 25mm f/1.7 25mm
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Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
92 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and excellent build quality. Users highlight its performance in low light and video work, with many noting it as a significant upgrade. A few Q&A entries address concerns about internal movement when off, which is confirmed as normal stabilizer behavior.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
- Excellent build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Internal zoom mechanism
Cons
- Internal movement when off (normal but concerning)
- Heavier than similar lenses
- Not parfocal
- Focus-by-wire system
Image quality 6
Autofocus performance 5
Build quality 4
Low light performance 3
Internal movement concerns 3
Weight 2
Scores
Professional
Macro
Street
Budget
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Landscape
Travel
Specifications
| Viltrox Air Series AF 25mm f/1.7 25mm | Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 23 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 11 |
| Groups | 10 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2★ | — |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD nano multi-layer coating | nano-multilayer coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.37 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Digital Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 1x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air Series AF 25mm f/1.7 25mm
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %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)
Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong build (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN 23mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL Pro 23mm
Scores 69 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
