Introduction

Viltrox has recently released a couple of small, lightweight lenses in its AIR series, both for full-frame and APS-C cameras. These lenses have generally offered strong optical performance with impressive sharpness at affordable prices. Now, Viltrox has added a wide-angle 15mm lens for APS-C sensors to the series (22.5mm equivalent). This lens is also very lightweight, and at $239, it can still be considered budget-friendly. For the first five days after launch, it comes with a 5% discount — and using the affiliate links provides an additional 5% off*. But is it any good? Let’s find out!

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

Sample Images

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Introduction

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 is another addition to the company’s small, lightweight, and affordable ‘Air’ series. Though new, the few lenses released so far have shown impressive performance. This full-frame 50mm lens, with a maximum aperture of f/2, is compact, lightweight, and budget friendly at $199—but does its performance match that of its previous siblings? Let’s find out!

I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images with a Nikon Zf ).
I used a Megadap ETZ21 PRO E-to-Z adapter with the FE mount version of the lens on Nikon Z cameras.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

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Introduction

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!

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

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