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REVIEW: Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air (APS-C)

February 28, 2025 Martin 15 Comments

Introduction

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 STM ASPH ED IF

About two months ago, Viltrox released a 35mm f/1.7 for APS-C cameras. It seems they’ve been busy, as they’ve now introduced the 25mm f/1.7 in their Air series. Officially named the Viltrox AF 25mm f/1.7 Air STM ASPH IF, it certainly comes with a lot of acronyms to keep track of!

This is an unusual focal length, equivalent to 37.5mm on a full-frame camera—sitting between the classic 35mm and 40mm, both popular choices for everyday and street photography. Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2 I tested the lens on a Nikon Zfc
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (STM ASPH ED IF) | f/5

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (STM ASPH ED IF) | f/7.1

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (STM ASPH ED IF) | f/4

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (STM ASPH ED IF) | f/1.7

Nikon Zfc | Viltrox AF 25mm F/1.7 Air (STM ASPH ED IF) | f/8

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Comparison: Which 85mm f1.8? Nikon Z or Sony FE? Or Maybe Viltrox, or TTArtisan?

January 26, 2025 Martin 21 Comments

Introduction

If you’re looking for an affordable short telephoto and portrait lens, an 85mm f/1.8 lens is an excellent choice. But which one should you pick—Nikon, Sony, or perhaps the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8? While all three lenses share the 85mm focal length, we’ll also consider the TTArtisan 75mm f/2, which is close enough to serve as a potential alternative. Let’s compare these lenses side by side to help you decide which one is the best fit for your needs.

camera-icon2 I tested the lenses on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf , Nikon Z6, and Sony A7 III)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

NIKKOR Z 85/1.8 S — Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 85/1.8 S | f/2

SONY — Nikon A7 III | Sony FE 85/1.8 | f/1.8

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Review: Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 XF (APS-C)

December 18, 2024 Martin 6 Comments

Introduction

viltrox 35mm 1.7

The APS-C 35mm focal length is equivalent to 52mm on a Fullframe camera, therefore it is in the ‘standard’ focal length category and very close to the classic 50mm lenses on fullframe cameras, with an angle of view offering none of the ‘perspective distortion’ associated with wide angle or telephoto lenses. This lens on an APS-C camera is equivalent to a Nifty Fifty on a fullframe camera. Let’s have a closer look at it!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 26 Mp Fujifilm X-S10.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Most of the sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 | Fijifilm X-S10 | f/10

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 | Fijifilm X-S10 | f/1.7

Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 | Fijifilm X-S10 | f/16

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Review: Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 FE LAB

November 4, 2024 BastianK 19 Comments

Introduction

viltrox 135mm 1.8 lab fe pro af bokeh master gm sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma astrophotography z6 z7 z8 z9 — Viltrox 135mm 1.8 LAB AF on Sony A7rII

In 2023 Viltrox started dipping its toes into the higher end lens market with the releases of their Viltrox AF 16mm 1.8 FE for fullframe as well as the Viltrox AF 75mm 1.2 Pro for APS-C cameras. Both lenses with great performance at a fair price point. Now at the end of 2024 we are getting this Viltrox AF 135mm 1.8 FE LAB, their most expensive lens so far. Let’s find out how it compares to the strong competition in this review!
Update January 2025: comparison to Samyang 135mm 1.8 AF added

Sample Images

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Review: Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF

October 22, 2024 BastianK 58 Comments

Introduction

viltrox af 16mm 1.8 fe review sharpness contrast bokeh astro milky way coma vignetting 42mp 63mp sony a7 — Viltrox FE 16mm 1.8 AF on Sony A7rII

We all like surprises and this Viltrox 16mm 1.8 AF for fullframe was a big one. We previously reviewed the Viltrox 85mm 1.8 AF MKI and II and they were solid performers while being very affordable. But this 16mm 1.8 sounds way more spectacular on paper than an ordinary 85mm 1.8 lens and it even comes with some technology we haven’t seen anywhere else yet. Let’s have a closer look.

Update Oct 2024:
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
In the video Martin also talks about how the Z-mount version of this lens performs. There have also been further sample images taken on a Nikon Zf added.