Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 AIR Gallery

Viltrox’s series of small, lightweight, and yet surprisingly high performing lenses is called the “Air” Series. We’ve seen 20mm F2.8 and 40mm F2.5 full frame lenses, the excellent 35mm F1.7 and 56mm F1.7 APS-C lens, and now we have a wider compliment to the two other APS-C lenses in the form of the Viltrox AIR 25mm F1.7 that I’m reviewing today. Viltrox has done enough in this series already that I’m really excited for each new release, and while I have liked the two full frame lenses, it is the now three APS-C lenses that have really shined. Their optical performance is much, much stronger than what their price tags suggest. It’s not very typical that a brand’s cheaper lineup of lenses (these F1.7 AIR lenses) exceeds the performance of their more expensive F1.4 lenses (23mm, 33mm, and 56mm F1.4 lenses), but that is absolutely the case here. The F1.4 lenses I’ve mentioned were reasonably good lenses, but they came during the era before Viltrox really gained confidence as a lensmaker (and, I believe, switched suppliers for their optical glass). I expected the new AIR 25mm to be a decent lens, and it hasn’t disappointed. It’s another very strong lens that can be had for a budget price of just $179 USD (or less, if you use the coupon code!). Is it worth checking out? Find out my thoughts by watching the video review, reading the text review, or just enjoying the photos below.

Thanks to Viltrox for sending me a review loaner of this lens. As always, this is a completely independent review. *The tests and most of the photos that I share as a part of my review cycle have been done with the APS-C mode (26MP) of my Sony a7RV camera.

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Viltrox AIR Series Reviews:

Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 (full frame)
Viltrox AF 40mm F2.5 (full frame)
Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 (APS-C)
Viltrox AF 35mm F1.7 (APS-C)
Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 (APS-C)

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Much like Samyang’s “Tiny series”, this lens is for those who don’t care about bells and whistles and just want a lightweight, high performing lens. This won’t be the series for those looking for aperture rings, buttons, or rings, but if you want a light, tough, high performing lens at a great price, prepare to be delighted with the new AIR 25mm.

It’s a sweet little lens, and you can get more details by visiting my reviews linked above.

Images of the Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 AIR

Images taken with the Viltrox AF 25mm F1.7 AIR

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