Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E vs Meike 25mm f/1.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 20 g lighter (170 g vs 190 g)
- You want autofocus (STM): the Meike 25mm f/1.8 is manual focus only
Pick the Meike 25mm f/1.8 if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
- You want a compact lens: 40.9 mm vs 56.4 mm long
Spec differences
12 differences| Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E | Meike 25mm f/1.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Viltrox
|
Meike
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Max aperture |
f/1.7
|
f/1.8
|
| Weight |
170 g
lighter
|
190 g
|
| Length |
56.4 mm
|
40.9 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
64 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
52 mm
|
49 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.3 m
|
0.25 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.11×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
12 elements / 10 groups
|
7 elements / 5 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
STM
|
Manual focus
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Focal length
- 25mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E
The Viltrox 25mm F1.7 E is a fast wide-angle prime lens covering 25mm at f/1.7 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Meike 25mm f/1.8
A 25mm f/1.8 fast wide-angle prime lens, the Meike 25mm f/1.8 is designed for Sony E mount bodies. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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