Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm
Viltrox
65 Overall Score
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Yongnuo
81 Overall Score
Scores
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Video Cinema
Travel
Budget
Macro
Specifications
| Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm | Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 25 mm | 12 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 25 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 14 |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| Coating | HD Multilayer Nano Coating | Nano Surface Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.7 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | APS-C★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Filter Thread | 52 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | STM stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 250 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.11x | 0.5x★ |
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)
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
- Strong optical (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong aperture (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average social proof (35th percentile)
Pricing
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm0.453score per dollar
vs
Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm0.225score per dollar
Viltrox Air AF 25mm f/1.7 Air E 25mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Yongnuo YN12-35mm F2.8-4M 12-35mm
Scores 81 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
