Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
65 Overall Score
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Nikon
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 9 |
| Groups | 10 | 7 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Super Integrated Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | 3.5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg | 0.14 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 46 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM★ | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4.5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 200 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.2x★ |
Pros & Cons
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (75th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong versatility (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.331score per dollar
vs
Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm0.204score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR 50mm
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.
